Hollowness: meaning, definitions and examples

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hollowness

 

[ ˈhɒl.əʊ.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state or quality of being hollow or empty inside, often used to describe a sense of emptiness or lack of fulfillment in one's emotions or life.

Synonyms

emptiness, vacancy, void

Examples of usage

  • The hollowness in his chest grew as he realized he had lost the one he loved.
  • She tried to fill the hollowness in her heart with material possessions, but nothing seemed to work.
  • The hollowness of her laughter betrayed the sadness she was trying to hide.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

The characteristic of a sound that lacks depth or fullness, often described as a hollow or echoing quality.

Synonyms

echoing, hollow, resonance

Examples of usage

  • The hollowness of the drum's beat echoed through the empty room.
  • The hollowness of his voice in the cave made it seem like a ghostly whisper.

Translations

Translations of the word "hollowness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vazio

🇮🇳 खालीपन

🇩🇪 Leere

🇮🇩 kehampaan

🇺🇦 порожнеча

🇵🇱 pustka

🇯🇵 空洞

🇫🇷 vide

🇪🇸 vacío

🇹🇷 boşluk

🇰🇷 공허함

🇸🇦 فراغ

🇨🇿 prázdnota

🇸🇰 prázdnota

🇨🇳 空虚

🇸🇮 praznina

🇮🇸 tómarúm

🇰🇿 бос

🇬🇪 სიცარიელე

🇦🇿 boşluq

🇲🇽 vacío

Word origin

The word 'hollowness' originated from the Old English word 'holh', meaning 'hole'. Over time, it evolved to include the concept of emptiness or lack of substance. The use of 'hollowness' to describe emotional emptiness became popular in the 19th century, reflecting the growing awareness of mental health and emotional well-being.

See also: hollow.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,791, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.