Definition

Having the least amount of content or being completely devoid of anything.

Example

The room was the emptiest I had ever seen, with nothing but bare walls and a single chair.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new park in town?

Yes, but it felt like the emptiest place I've ever been to.

Really? I thought it would be more lively on weekends.

I know, right? It was surprisingly quiet for such a nice day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emptiest → It is formed from "empty" (from Old English *æmta*, meaning containing nothing) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "emptiest" means containing the least or no contents at all, being the most empty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'empty' as having nothing inside, and when you add '-est', it means it has the most of that quality — so 'emptiest' means having the most emptiness.

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