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empty words

The politician's speech was full of empty words.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Speech or writing that has no real meaning, value, or substance: "Empty words" refers to language that sounds impressive or significant but lacks genuine content, sincerity, or truth. It is talk that is hollow, insincere, or used merely for effect.
Usage
  • "Empty words" is a plural noun phrase. It is used to criticize or describe statements, promises, or expressions that are considered meaningless or deceptive.
  • It often implies that the speaker is not being honest or that the language is being used to hide a lack of action or real intent.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The politician's apology was just empty words; he never changed his policies.
    • Don't be fooled by their empty words of flattery.
    • His promises turned out to be empty words.
Advanced Usage
  • "full of empty words": used to describe a person or a piece of text that frequently uses insincere or meaningless language.
    • The contract was full of empty words and provided no real guarantees.
  • "nothing but empty words": emphasizes that something said is completely without substance.
    • Her speech was nothing but empty words, offering no concrete solutions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Empty talk (n): Synonymous with "empty words"; speech that is devoid of meaning.
    • The meeting was just an hour of empty talk.
  • Empty rhetoric (n): Persuasive language that is impressive-sounding but insincere or empty of meaning.
    • The debate was filled with empty rhetoric from both candidates.
Synonyms
  • Hot air: Boastful or insincere talk.
  • Bluster: Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.
  • Bombast: High-sounding language with little meaning.
  • Palaver: Lengthy and idle discussion.
Related Phrases
  • Pay lip service: To express approval or support insincerely, without taking any real action.
    • The company pays lip service to diversity but doesn't hire inclusively.
  • Mere words: Emphasizes that something said is only language and not backed by action.
    • Without a plan, your ideas are mere words.
Idioms
  • All talk and no action: Used to describe someone who makes promises or statements but never follows through.
    • He's all talk and no action; he'll never actually start the business.
  • Fine words butter no parsnips: A saying meaning that good-sounding words alone do not produce practical results.
    • You can apologize all you want, but fine words butter no parsnips.
empty words

The politician's speech was full of empty words.

Noun
  1. loud and confused and empty talk
    • mere rhetoric

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