hollow

hol-low · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having empty space or a cavity inside; not solid.

  2. 2.

    A hole or depression in something.

  3. 3.

    To make hollow; to form a cavity in.

  4. 4.

    (of a sound) Echoing, as if coming from an empty space.

  5. 5.

    Without real value or sincerity.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ring hollow — To seem false or insincere.
  • •
    beat someone hollow — To defeat someone completely.

Related words

Antonyms: filled, full, solid
See also: cavity, empty, void
Synonyms: concave, empty, vacant

Etymology

From Old English holh ("cave, hole"), related to hol ("hollow place").