Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking intelligence or serious thought; frivolous and silly: Describes a person who appears to be unintelligent, thoughtless, or excessively concerned with trivial matters.

Usage

The word "empty-headed" is used as an adjective to describe a person. It is often used in a critical or disapproving way to suggest someone is not thinking seriously or deeply. It can be considered informal and somewhat impolite.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She dismissed him as just another empty-headed socialite.
  • The villain's plan was foiled by an empty-headed hero who just got lucky.
  • I'm not as empty-headed as you seem to think!

Advanced Usage

• "empty-headed chatter": Refers to conversation that is trivial, silly, or without substance.
  • The meeting was filled with empty-headed chatter about celebrity gossip.

Variants and Related Words

• Empty-headedness (n): The state or quality of being empty-headed.
  • His constant empty-headedness was starting to annoy his colleagues.

Synonyms

• Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value.
• Featherbrained: Silly and absent-minded.
• Scatterbrained: Disorganized and lacking in concentration.
• Giddy: Excitable and frivolous.

Antonyms

• Thoughtful: Showing consideration for others; engaged in serious thought.
• Sensible: Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence.
• Astute: Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To have one's head in the clouds: To be out of touch with reality or to be daydreaming, often leading to impractical ideas.
  • You can't run a business if you have your head in the clouds all the time.
• Airhead: (Slang, noun) A person, especially a woman, who is perceived as stupid or frivolous. This is a related concept but a different word.
  • He's nice, but he's a total airhead.

Adjective

1. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
   • a dizzy blonde
   • light-headed teenagers
   • silly giggles