be devoid of

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to state a fact of lacking something.

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Examples (10)

  • His face was completely devoid of any emotion.
  • The landscape is almost devoid of vegetation.
  • The letter was utterly devoid of warmth or affection.
  • After the scandal, his statement was conspicuously devoid of any apology.
  • A good scientific report should be devoid of personal bias.
  • The Martian surface appears to be devoid of life.
  • He is a character who is entirely devoid of a moral compass.
  • Her performance, while technically perfect, was devoid of passion.
  • The room was stark and devoid of any decoration.
  • Their proposal is surprisingly devoid of any practical detail.