Hollowly: meaning, definitions and examples
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hollowly
[ ˈhɒloʊli ]
manner of speaking
Hollowly refers to speaking or sounding in a way that lacks resonance or depth, often associated with emptiness or insincerity. It can describe a tone that is devoid of emotion or authenticity.
Synonyms
emptily, insincerely, unemotionally
Examples of usage
- She hollowly agreed to the terms without enthusiasm.
- His voice fell hollowly in the empty room.
- The statement was delivered hollowly, lacking genuine conviction.
Translations
Translations of the word "hollowly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 oco
- vazio
- sem vida
🇮🇳 ख़ाली
- सुस्त
- निर्जीव
🇩🇪 hohl
- leer
- lebenslos
🇮🇩 kosong
- hampa
- tanpa jiwa
🇺🇦 порожньо
- безжиттєво
- холодно
🇵🇱 pusty
- bez życia
- martwy
🇯🇵 空洞に
- 無気力に
- 虚しく
🇫🇷 creux
- vide
- sans vie
🇪🇸 hueco
- vacío
- sin vida
🇹🇷 boş
- anlamsız
- hayatsız
🇰🇷 비어있는
- 텅 빈
- 무기력하게
🇸🇦 فارغ
- خاوي
- بلا حياة
🇨🇿 prázdně
- bez života
- dírou
🇸🇰 prázdne
- bez života
- dierou
🇨🇳 空心
- 空虚
- 无生气
🇸🇮 prazno
- brez življenja
- površno
🇮🇸 holur
- tómur
- líflaust
🇰🇿 бос
- тірек
- тірексіз
🇬🇪 ცარიელი
- ბუნებრივი
- ბუნებრივი
🇦🇿 boş
- həyatsız
- boşuna
🇲🇽 hueco
- vacío
- sin vida
Word origin
The word 'hollowly' is derived from the adjective 'hollow', which comes from the Old English 'holh', meaning a hole or cavity. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something that is not solid or has a cavity inside. The suffix '-ly' is a common English adverbial form that converts adjectives into adverbs, denoting the manner of action. The concept of 'hollowness' in terms of emotion or sincerity has been a part of the language for centuries, reflecting experiences of emptiness or lack of authenticity in various contexts. This evolution reflects cultural and linguistic changes that emphasize the differentiation between surface appearances and deeper truths.