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- Dictionaryhollow/ˈhɒləʊ/
adjective
- 1. having a hole or empty space inside: "a hollow metal tube" Similar Opposite
- 2. without real significance or value: "the result was a hollow victory" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a hole or depression in something: "a hollow at the base of a large tree" Similar
verb
- 1. form by making a hole: "a tunnel was hollowed out in a mountain range"
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a hole or empty space in something, or a low area in a surface: The dog found a hollow in the ground to hide in from the wind. Synonyms.
The meaning of HOLLOW is having an indentation or inward curve : concave, sunken. How to use hollow in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hollow.
a hole or empty space in something, or a low area in a surface: The dog found a hollow in the ground to hide in from the wind. Synonyms.
Definitions of hollow. adjective. not solid; having a space or gap or cavity. “a hollow wall” “a hollow tree” “ hollow cheeks” “his face became gaunter and more hollow with each year” synonyms: empty. holding or containing nothing. cavernous. being or suggesting a cavern. deep-set, recessed, sunken. having a sunken area.
1. Having a cavity, gap, or space within: a hollow wall. 2. Deeply indented or concave; sunken: "His bearded face already has a set, hollow look" (Conor Cruise O'Brien). 3. Without substance or character: a hollow person. See Synonyms at vain. 4. Devoid of truth or validity; specious: "Theirs is at best a hollow form of flattery" (Annalyn Swan). 5.
Empty or worthless; not real or meaningful. Hollow praise. Webster's New World. More Adjective Definitions (4) Synonyms: vacuous. empty. void.
1. adjective. Something that is hollow has a space inside it, as opposed to being solid all the way through. ...a hollow tree. ...a hollow cylinder. Synonyms: empty, vacant, void, unfilled More Synonyms of hollow. 2. adjective. A surface that is hollow curves inwards. He looked young, dark and sharp-featured, with hollow cheeks. 3. countable noun.
Definition of hollow adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Hollow definition: having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty. See examples of HOLLOW used in a sentence.
4 days ago · a hollow tree; a hollow sphere ( of a sound ) Distant , eerie ; echoing , reverberating , as if in a hollow space; dull , muffled ; often low-pitched . He let out a hollow moan.