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Definition of vacantly

vacantly

/ˈveɪ.kənt.li/
va · cant · ly
Adjective:vacant
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows a lack of thought, awareness, interest, or expression.

Example

"Exhausted from the long shift, he stared vacantly out the bus window without noticing his stop."

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• Nearby Words

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vacancy
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vacate
vacation
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'vacant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Vacant' derives from Old French, from Latin 'vacantem', the present participle of 'vacare' ('to be empty, free, or at leisure').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vacantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vacantly
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