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hollowing
As a noun, this term describes a physical process of excavation or removal of material. It is often used in technical or craft contexts, such as woodworking or geology, to describe the creation of a void within a solid mass.
As an adjective, the word shifts into a psychological or emotional register. It describes a sensation of profound loss or depletion that feels as though it is physically carving out the interior of one's spirit or body. This usage is typically associated with intense grief, despair, or chronic fatigue, conveying a sense of being "emptied" of hope or vitality.
Meanings
Examples
The hollowing of the log took several hours of careful carving.
I can feel a hollowing sadness growing inside me.
The hollowing process is essential for reducing the weight of the cast.
It was a hollowing experience that left him feeling completely drained.
It was a hollowing experience that left him feeling completely drained.
The artist spent the afternoon hollowing out the clay sculpture.
This grief is a hollowing force that consumes everything.
This grief is a hollowing force that consumes everything.
The hollowing of the mountain created a natural cavern for the settlers.
I wonder if this hollowing feeling will ever go away.