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HOLLOWLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hollowly mean?
• HOLLOWLY (adverb)
The adverb HOLLOWLY has 1 sense:
1. in a hollow manner
Familiarity information: HOLLOWLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a hollow manner
Context example:
his insincere words hung hollowly between them
Pertainym:
hollow (devoid of significance or force)
hollow (as if echoing in a hollow space)
Context examples
"Of course, of course! They're fine!" and he added hollowly, ". . .old sport."
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
"I do leave it alone," affirmed the accused hollowly.
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
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