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Hollow

Definition

(literary/formal) Having a cavity or empty space inside; not solid. Often used figuratively to describe something that lacks substance or sincerity. Typically collocates with 'hollow words', 'hollow eyes', 'hollow laughter'.

Example Sentences

1The ancient tree stood tall, its hollow trunk a testament to the passing of time.
2Her hollow words of apology rang false to those who knew the truth.
3The artist's use of hollow eyes in the portrait added a sense of haunting melancholy to the subject's gaze.
4The politician's hollow laughter during the debate only served to further erode the public's trust in him.
5There is a profound sense of hollowness at the heart of modern consumer culture, a feeling that our desires are being manipulated and exploited.

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