completely lacking in something
His voice was devoid of any emotion.
The desert is almost devoid of vegetation.
a person or thing that takes the place of another
You can use honey as a substitute for sugar in this recipe.
The coach sent in a substitute during the second half of the game.
made less bright or valuable; damaged in reputation
His reputation was tarnished by the scandal.
The silverware had become tarnished over the years.
praised or promoted publicly, often in an exaggerated way
The movie was touted as the best thriller of the year.
She was touted as a future leader of the party.
relating to the intestines (part of the digestive system)
He was hospitalized with an intestinal infection.
The study focuses on how intestinal bacteria affect mood.