Hollowness
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑɫoʊˈnɛs/
Hollowness (noun)
- The state of being empty inside, with space where solid material should be.
- A quality of sound that seems to come from an empty space, often sounding weak or echoing.
- A feeling that something has no real meaning, strength, or honesty, even if it looks important.
Examples
- Her smile showed hollowness, even when she spoke kindly.
- The room felt cold, with hollowness behind every quiet sound.