Pronunciation: [hˈɒlə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
The word "hollowed" is spelled with a double "l" and an "ed" at the end, despite the fact that the root word "hollow" is only spelled with one "l." This is because the "l" is doubled after a vowel in English when adding suffixes like "-ed". The IPA phonetic transcription for "hollowed" is /ˈhɒləd/, with the stress on the first syllable and the final consonant sound pronounced as a "d" due to the voiced "ed" ending followed by a vowel.
Adjective: "Hollowed"
1. Carved or excavated to create an empty space or cavity within an object, usually done intentionally for a specific purpose.
Example: "The art piece consisted of a beautifully hollowed wooden sculpture."
Example: "The archaeologists found a hollowed-out stone in the ancient burial site."
2. Forming an empty space inside, resulting from the removal or absence of the usual substance or content.
Example: "His cheeks appeared concave, indicating a hollowed face due to weight loss."
Example: "The hollowed tree trunk served as a temporary shelter for the lost hikers."
3. Emotionally or spiritually empty; lacking depth, meaning, or substance.
Example: "He felt a hollowed, vacant sensation after losing his job."
Example: "Her achievements brought hollowed joy as she realized the sacrifices that went unnoticed."
4. Depleted, worn-out, or exhausted, typically used to describe a person or object that has lost vitality or energy.
Example: "His hollowed eyes and pale complexion revealed his weakened state."
Example: "The team's performance was lackluster, reflecting their hollowed spirit following a series of losses."
In general, the term "hollowed" describes something that has been emptied, carved out, or lacking in substance physically, emotionally, or spiritually. It can refer to an intentional creation of a cavity or empty space, a state of depletion or exhaustion, or a feeling of hollowness and lack of fulfillment.
The word "hollowed" is formed from the root word "hollow", which is of Germanic origin. It can be traced back to the Old English word "holh", meaning "a hollow place, hole, or cavity". The word ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "hul-, hol-" which had a similar meaning. Furthermore, this Proto-Germanic root can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *kel-, meaning "to cover, hide, conceal". Thus, the word "hollowed" indicates that a hollow or cavity has been created or formed.
