emptiest

IPA/ˈɛmptiɪst/
IPA/ˈɛmptiɪst/

emptiest — adjective

  • emptiercomparative
  • emptiestsuperlative

1. having the least inside it, or the fewest people in it, of all the things or pla

1.形容詞A2
釋義

having the least inside it, or the fewest people in it, of all the things or places being compared

例句

The emptiest seat on the plane was beside Wren's window.

the emptiest + noun

By dawn, the bus station felt the emptiest it had all week.

felt the emptiest

同義詞
  • vacant

    used especially for rooms, seats, or buildings with nobody there

  • bare

    emphasizes that very few things are left inside or on a surface

  • deserted

    used for places with no people, not for containers

反義詞
  • full

    containing as much as it can hold

  • crowded

    used when many people fill a place

文法句型

the emptiest + noun

be/look the emptiest

用法筆記

Use this sense when comparing several places, containers, or spaces. It often follows be, look, or feel.

常見錯誤

❌This is emptiest room in the hotel.
✅This is the emptiest room in the hotel.
💡superlative adjectives normally need 'the' before them.
❌This shelf is more emptiest now.
✅This shelf is emptier now.
💡use emptier for a two-way comparison, not the superlative form.

2. showing the least real feeling, truth, or value, so the words or action seem hol

2.形容詞B2
釋義

showing the least real feeling, truth, or value, so the words or action seem hollow

例句

Sophia gave the emptiest apology after breaking her sister's camera.

the emptiest + apology

The coach's smile felt the emptiest after the team lost again.

felt the emptiest

同義詞
  • hollow

    strongly suggests that no genuine feeling is behind the words or action

  • insincere

    more direct and formal in judging honesty

  • meaningless

    focuses more on lack of value than on lack of feeling

反義詞
  • sincere

    shows real feeling and honesty

  • heartfelt

    especially used for apologies, thanks, and praise with deep feeling

文法句型

the emptiest + apology/promise/smile

sound/feel the emptiest

用法筆記

Common with words such as apology, promise, smile, and praise. Distinguish it from sense 3, which is about lack of purpose or interest rather than lack of sincerity.

常見錯誤

❌He made an emptyest excuse for missing class.
✅He made the emptiest excuse for missing class.
💡the superlative form is emptiest, and it usually takes 'the'.

3. bringing the least use or interest, so it feels pointless or dull

3.形容詞B2
釋義

bringing the least use or interest, so it feels pointless or dull

例句

Of all the tasks, copying old numbers felt the emptiest to Putri.

the emptiest + task

After three rounds, the game became the emptiest part of the rainy afternoon.

became the emptiest

同義詞
  • pointless

    focuses on having no useful result

  • useless

    more direct about lack of practical value

  • dull

    focuses more on lack of interest than on lack of purpose

反義詞

文法句型

the emptiest + task/activity

feel/become the emptiest

用法筆記

Use this sense for actions, plans, games, or discussions that seem to achieve nothing or fail to hold interest. Distinguish it from sense 2, which describes empty feeling or sincerity.