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Hollowness Meaning in English

word

ˈhɑloʊnəs
HAH-loh-nuhs
hˈɒləʊnəs
HOL-oh-nuhs

释义

The state of being hollow (having empty space inside), or the quality of lacking real emotion, meaning, or sincerity.

用法与细微差别

Can describe physical spaces (like an object) or emotional/figurative emptiness (as in feelings or words). Common in formal and literary contexts. Often paired with 'of': 'the hollowness of his apology.' Distinct from just 'empty.'

例句

The hollowness of the tree made it easy to carve.

basic

He could feel the hollowness in his chest when he was sad.

basic

There was a hollowness in her voice.

basic

After the party ended, a feeling of hollowness remained with him.

natural

The politician’s promises had a certain hollowness to them.

natural

She laughed, but the hollowness was hard to hide.

natural