Definitions
- Describing a feeling of emptiness or lack of substance in a person's character or actions. - Referring to the quality of being empty or lacking in depth or meaning. - Talking about the state of being insincere or false, lacking genuine emotion or conviction.
- Referring to an object or space that is empty inside. - Describing a sound that is produced by something empty or without substance. - Talking about a person or thing that lacks depth, sincerity, or authenticity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of substance or depth.
- 2Both can refer to an object or space that is empty inside.
- 3Both can be used to describe a sound that is produced by something empty or without substance.
- 4Both can be used to describe a person or thing that lacks depth, sincerity, or authenticity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hollowness is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts such as emotions or actions, while hollow is more commonly used to describe physical objects or sounds.
- 2Connotation: Hollowness has a negative connotation, implying a lack of substance or genuineness, while hollow can have both negative and neutral connotations depending on the context.
- 3Degree: Hollowness implies a complete lack of substance or depth, while hollow can describe something that is partially empty or lacking in some way.
- 4Formality: Hollowness is more formal than hollow, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Hollowness and hollow are synonyms that describe a lack of substance or depth. However, hollowness is a noun that is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts such as emotions or actions, while hollow is an adjective or verb that is more commonly used to describe physical objects or sounds. Hollowness has a negative connotation and implies a complete lack of substance or genuineness, while hollow can have both negative and neutral connotations depending on the context.
