hollowly
intermediateB2/ˈhɑloʊli/ · hol-low-ly
In a hollow or empty manner; without sound or meaning.
Meanings
In a hollow or empty manner; without sound or meaning.
کھوکھلے یا خالی انداز میں؛ بغیر آواز یا معنی کے۔
کھوکھلے پن سے
khokhle pan se
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- speak hollowly
- laugh hollowly
- respond hollowly
Example Sentences
He spoke hollowly, his words lacking sincerity.
اس نے کھوکھلے پن سے بات کی، اس کے الفاظ بے ساختہ تھے۔
Us ne khokhle pan se baat ki, is ke alfaaz bey sakhta the.
The laughter echoed hollowly in the empty hall.
ہنسی سنسانی سے خالی حال میں گونجی۔
Hansi sunsani se khali haal mein ghanji.
She felt hollowly after the news.
خبروں کے بعد اسے کھوکھلا محسوس ہوا۔
Khabron ke baad use khokhla mehsoos hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a hollow tree that sounds empty when knocked on.
Imagine a hollow log with nothing inside it.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خالی خالی ہیں سب خواب میرے، چاہت کے دیوانے کہاں ہیں؟
Khali khali hain sab khwab mere, chahat ke diwane kahan hain?
All my dreams are empty; where are the lovers of affection?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خالی ڈھول زیادہ بجتا ہے
Khali dhol zyada bajta hai
An empty drum sounds louder.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "holh" — a hole
First known use: 14th century
The word 'hollow' evolved from its Old English roots, incorporating the suffix '-ly' to create an adverb form indicating the manner of being hollow.