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hollow Antonyms

Opposite of hollow

Because the opposite of hollow shifts with each meaning, the 38 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a hole or empty space inside; not solid.

Usage Example

"The children found a secret hiding place inside the solid trunk of the ancient oak tree."

Strongest
solid
full
Strong
filled
dense
packed
stuffed

• noun (Context 2)

A hole, cavity, or depression within a solid object or surface.

Usage Example

"The squirrel cautiously buried its stash of acorns in a small mound at the base of the fence."

Strongest
mound
bulge
Strong
protuberance
convexity
projection
bump
ridge
swelling

• adjective (Context 3)

Lacking real significance, value, or sincerity.

Usage Example

"Despite his grand gestures, the politician's promises rang sincere to the disillusioned voters."

Strongest
sincere
meaningful
genuine
heartfelt
Strong
earnest
valid
worthwhile
substantial
profound

• noun (Context 4)

A small valley or basin, typically nestled between hills or mountains.

Usage Example

"The Appalachian region is dotted with isolated hollows where traditional folk music has been preserved for generations."

Strongest
hill
mountain
Strong
peak
knoll
ridge
hillock
summit

• verb (Context 5)

To form a cavity or empty space inside something (often followed by 'out').

Usage Example

"The indigenous artisans skillfully hollowed the large logs to create seaworthy canoes."

Strongest
fill
Strong
pack
stuff
plug

• adjective (Context 6)

Echoing or reverberating as if produced in an empty space; dull and muffled.

Usage Example

"A clear thud echoed through the deserted corridor as the heavy wooden door slammed shut."

Strongest
clear
Strong
sharp
ringing
crisp
vibrant

Similar words to hollow

Words similar to hollow shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

empty
cavity
meaningless
valley
dell
hole
excavate
insincere
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hollow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hollow
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