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Hollowly

usgb/ˈhɑːləʊli/Volume
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Emotional DisconnectionPlay
Used when someone is emotionally detached or doesn't genuinely feel the emotions they are displaying. SlideHe congratulated me hollowly on my promotion, his envy barely hidden.
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Disguising TruthPlay
Often implies the speaker is hiding their true feelings or lying through a forced show of emotion. SlideHer apology was hollowly spoken, leaving me doubting its sincerity.
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Contrasting ActionsPlay
Can be used to highlight a discrepancy between someone's words and their actions. SlideShe spoke of kindness hollowly, while her actions were cruel.