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- [hol-oh]
- /ˈhɒl oʊ/
- /ˈhɒ.ləʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hol-oh]
- /ˈhɒl oʊ/
Definitions of hollowness word
- adjective hollowness having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty: a hollow sphere. 1
- adjective hollowness having a depression or concavity: a hollow surface. 1
- adjective hollowness sunken, as the cheeks or eyes. 1
- adjective hollowness (of sound) not resonant; dull, muffled, or deep: a hollow voice. 1
- adjective hollowness without real or significant worth; meaningless: a hollow victory. 1
- adjective hollowness insincere or false: hollow compliments. 1
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Origin of hollowness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English holw(e), holow, Old English holh a hollow place; akin to hole
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Parts of speech for Hollowness
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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hollowness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hollowness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hollowness
noun hollowness
- vacuousness — without contents; empty: the vacuous air.
- blank — Something that is blank has nothing on it.
- destitution — Destitution is the state of having no money or possessions.
- desolation — Desolation is a feeling of great unhappiness and hopelessness.
- chasm — A chasm is a very deep crack in rock, earth, or ice.
Antonyms for hollowness
noun hollowness
- fullness — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- solidity — the state, property, or quality of being solid.
- sincerity — freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; probity in intention or in communicating; earnestness.
Top questions with hollowness
- how to get rid of hollowness under eyes?
- how to fill in under eye hollowness?
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