Hollow

Hollow describes something having a void space inside; not solid. It can refer to physical objects that are empty within, or metaphorically to feelings, actions, or even people lacking substance, sincerity, or importance.

The sense of emptiness can convey a lack of fulfillment or depth, and the term can evoke a feeling of sadness, loneliness, or insincerity.

It can be a natural formation, created as a result of erosion or rot, or manufactured, to be able to hold something else.

Hollow meaning with examples

The old oak tree was hollowed out by rot, creating a perfect hiding place for the squirrels; the children often played hide and seek, trying to find all of the different squirrels.
Despite her cheerful smile, a Hollow ache resided in her heart after the death of her beloved pet; her grief was deep and persistent.
His promises rang Hollow after he broke them time and again; no one was believing him anymore.
The politician's speech was full of rhetoric, but ultimately Hollow, offering no real solutions; it sounded great but there was no weight behind it.

Hollow Synonyms

artificial cavernous empty insincere meaningless shallow sunken vacant void worthless

Hollow Antonyms

authentic deep filled full genuine heartfelt meaningful sincere solid substantial

Hollow Crossword Answers

3 Letters

DIG PIT DIP

4 Letters

DENT VALE DELL HOLE DALE

5 Letters

EMPTY

6 Letters

VALLEY CAVITY CRATER RECESS DIMPLE HOLLER SUNKEN

7 Letters

CONCAVE COREOUT VACUOUS

8 Letters

EXCAVATE

9 Letters

HOLLOWOUT INSINCERE

11 Letters

MEANINGLESS