Empty Similes
3 classic and creative similes for Empty - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
Frequently asked
What does "as empty as" mean?
"As empty as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as empty as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of emptyness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as empty as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 3 similes for Empty. Common ones include "As blank as an empty bottle" and "As empty as a starving man’s stomach". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "empty" simile in writing?
Use a "empty" simile when you want the reader to feel emptyness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.