hollowed out
The term "hollowed out" typically describes something that has had its interior removed, creating an empty space within it.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Having the inside part removed, leaving an empty space.
Example
- The old tree was hollowed out by years of decay.
- They hollowed out the pumpkin to make a jack-o'-lantern.
C1Figurative
(metaphorical)Made less effective or meaningful by the removal of important elements.
Example
- The organization's mission was hollowed out after the key members left.
- The speech felt hollowed out, lacking any real substance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hollowed out":
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