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hollowness

 

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Noun hollowness has 2 senses
  1. hollowness - the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
    --1 is a kind of
    emptiness
    Antonyms: solidity
  2. hollowness - the property of having a sunken area
    --2 is a kind of
    concavity, concaveness

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Hollowness

Definition:

The term "hollowness" refers to the state or quality of being hollow, empty, or lacking substance. It can also describe the feeling of emptiness or insignificance.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: hollowness

Senses and Usages:

  1. Physical Sense:

    In its physical sense, hollowness refers to being empty or having a hollow space or structure.

    Example sentence: The hollowness of the tree trunk made it a perfect shelter for the birds.

  2. Emotional Sense:

    In an emotional context, hollowness describes the feeling of emptiness, sadness, or lack of fulfillment.

    Example sentence: After losing her job, she experienced a profound sense of hollowness.

  3. Insignificant Sense:

    In a figurative sense, hollowness can describe the quality of being shallow, lacking depth or substance.

    Example sentence: The politician's speech was full of hollowness, devoid of any genuine promises.

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