Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hollow-sound
noun
/ˈhɒloʊ saʊnd/
Definition
A sound that is deep and empty, reminiscent of something being acoustically void or having a lack of substance.
Examples
- The hollow-sound of the drum echoed through the empty hall.
- As he tapped on the wooden table, it emitted a hollow-sound that filled the room.
- The cave was filled with a hollow-sound that made the explorers uneasy.
Meaning
The term ‘hollow-sound’ describes a noise that echoes with a deep resonance, often suggesting emptiness or an absence of fullness in tone.
Synonyms
- Echoing sound
- Resounding sound
- Empty sound
- Vacuous sound
