Hollow Man

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑloʊ mæn/

Definitions of hollow man

noun a person who appears to be whole or complete on the outside but lacks depth, emotion, or substance on the inside

Example Sentences

A1 The hollow man walked silently through the dark forest.

A2 She was afraid of the hollow man who lurked in the shadows.

B1 The detective was determined to uncover the identity of the hollow man.

B2 The legend of the hollow man had been passed down through generations.

C1 The novel delved deep into the psyche of the hollow man, exploring his inner turmoil.

C2 The artist's painting of the hollow man captured the essence of loneliness and despair.

Examples of hollow man in a Sentence

formal The novel explores the concept of the 'hollow man' as a metaphor for modern society's existential crisis.

informal He's always been a bit of a 'hollow man', never really showing his true emotions.

slang Don't bother with him, he's just a 'hollow man' with no substance.

figurative His outward success masked the 'hollow man' within, struggling with inner demons.

Grammatical Forms of hollow man

• past tense: hollowed
• plural: hollow men
• comparative: hollower
• superlative: hollowest
• present tense: hollows
• future tense: will hollow
• perfect tense: have hollowed
• continuous tense: is hollowing
• singular: hollow man
• positive degree: hollow
• infinitive: to hollow
• gerund: hollowing
• participle: hollowed

Origin and Evolution of hollow man

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'hollow man' originated from the concept of emptiness or lack of substance in a person's character or personality.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone lacking depth or sincerity, the term 'hollow man' has evolved to also refer to a person who is morally corrupt or deceitful.