Definition

In a way that shows no emotion or feeling; without any content or meaning.

Example

She stared emptily at the wall, lost in her thoughts.

Conversation

I stared at the wall emptily after hearing the news.

That sounds really tough. What happened?

I just felt so lost and emptily overwhelmed.

I get that. It's okay to feel that way sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emptily → It is formed from "empty" (from Old English *æmtig*, meaning containing nothing) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "emptily" means in a manner that is devoid of content or substance.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'devoid of content' — 'empty' means containing nothing, and '-ly' indicates the manner in which something is done.

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