hollow
Translation
hollow, empty, sunken, insincere
Examples
The tree trunk was hollow inside.
The tree trunk was hollow inside.
She had hollow cheeks after her illness.
She had hollow cheeks after her illness.
It was a hollow victory.
It was a hollow victory.
His words sounded hollow.
His words sounded hollow.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) hollow (noun) The hollow log was a home for insects.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empty, vacant, void; Antonyms: solid, full, filled
Etymology
From Old English 'holh' meaning 'a hole, a hollow place'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'hole' in something. If it has a hole, it's 'hollow'.