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hollow Synonyms

Another word for hollow

Choosing another word for hollow depends on context, so the 49 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 empty trunk of the ancient oak tree."

Strongest
empty
Strong
cavernous
unfilled
vacant
void
Weak
concave
sunken

• 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 cavity at the base of the fence."

Strongest
cavity
hole
depression
Strong
pit
indentation
recess
concavity
crater
dip
pocket

• adjective (Context 3)

Lacking real significance, value, or sincerity.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
empty
meaningless
insincere
Strong
shallow
pointless
worthless
vacuous
valueless
hypocritical
superficial

• 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
valley
dell
glen
Strong
dale
basin
vale
ravine
Weak
coulee

• 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
excavate
scoop out
Strong
gouge
carve
dig
core
channel
Weak
groove

• adjective (Context 6)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
dull
Strong
muffled
echoing
cavernous
reverberant
sepulchral
flat
muted

Opposites of hollow

The opposite of hollow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

solid
sincere
fill
hill
meaningful
genuine
mound
clear
See all opposites of hollow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hollow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hollow
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