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.