hollow
adjective
having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty.
hollowly
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a word derived from
hollow.
Example Sentences
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“Yeah,” Marlo sighs, gazing hollowly into the distance.
From Slate ● Mar. 7, 2018
His words, "America is the indispensable nation" were anything but atypical, even though our former president's prevailing sentiment was not brayed hollowly from inside an empty suit.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2018
The first afternoon, as she sat in a treatment room, hooked up to an IV and chatting hollowly, I kept excusing myself to go to the bathroom, where I would write things down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2015
I don’t need you to hollowly tell me what I want to hear to satisfy me.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2014
"Of course, of course! They're fine!" and he added hollowly, ". . .old sport."
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
