Hollowness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of being hollow: having an empty space within.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The massive tree trunk revealed its hollowness when it was cut down, having been eaten away by insects over the years.
- The hollowness of the old log provided a cozy hiding spot for the little rabbit.
- After years of neglect, the once vibrant wood furniture had developed a softness and hollowness that made it fragile to the touch.
- A close inspection of the ancient statue revealed the hollowness of its stone core, indicating that it was designed to be lightweight.
- The hollow reed was an ideal material for crafting the whistle due to its natural hollowness.
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Meaning 2
The property of having a sunken area.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.