Top synonyms for “hollow”: core out, dig, empty, excavate, hole, holler, hollow out, vacuous, and 19 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a depression hollowed out of solid matter
- (noun)a small valley between mountains“he built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Appalachians”
- (noun)a cavity or space in something“hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks”
- (verb)remove the interior of“hollow out a tree trunk”
- (verb)remove the inner part or the core of“the mining company wants to excavate the hillside”
- (adjective)lacking in substance or character“a hollow person”
- (adjective)devoid of significance or force“empty promises”
- (adjective)as if echoing in a hollow space“the hollow sound of footsteps in the empty ballroom”
- (adjective)not solid; having a space or gap or cavity“a hollow wall”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "hollow"?
Common synonyms for "hollow" include core out, dig, empty, excavate, hole, holler. Our thesaurus lists 27 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "hollow"?
Antonyms for "hollow" include solid. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "hollow" mean?
a depression hollowed out of solid matter
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