Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ring-hollow
verb
/ˈrɪŋ ˈhɒloʊ/
Definition
To sound empty or insincere; lacking substance or depth.
Examples
- His promises to improve the community seemed to ring hollow as nothing changed.
- Although the speech was well-rehearsed, it rang hollow without genuine emotion.
Meaning
The phrase ‘ring-hollow’ suggests that something may appear to be significant or meaningful, but upon closer inspection, it reveals itself as lacking true value or authenticity.
Synonyms
- sound empty
- be insincere
- lack depth
