Simple meaning
What does Hollow mean?
Hollow means empty inside or not meaningful.
Dictionary definition
Empty inside, or lacking real value or feeling.
Example sentences
Hollow in a sentence
easy
The tree trunk was hollow in the middle.
medium
His quick apology sounded hollow to his friend.
hard
The novel contrasts hollow praise with true support.
Synonyms
Words like Hollow
emptyUse for space with nothing inside.
shallowUse for words or ideas without depth.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Hollow word family
Base word
hollow
adjective
hollow
Base form.
adverb
hollowly
In this manner (when used).
noun
hollowness
State or quality (when used).
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What does hollow mean?
Hollow means hollow means empty inside or not meaningful.
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