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Meaning of shallower
The primary meaning of the word "shallower" is comparative form of shallow, meaning less deep.
Etymology of shallower
The word "shallower" originates from the Old English word "sealh", which meant "pit" or "ditch", and the comparative suffix "-er", which forms comparative adjectives.
The word has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to depth, intensity, and severity, with its current usage reflecting a comparative form of shallow.
Synonyms
less deep
more superficial
narrower
broader
less profound
more wide
less intense
more slight
less extreme
more moderate
less severe
more lenient
less acute
more obtuse
less sharp
more dull
less pointed
more rounded
less pronounced
more subtle
less distinct
more vague
less clear
more ambiguous
less certain
more uncertain
less confident
more hesitant
less deep-seated
more surface-level.
Definitions
- Having a smaller or less extreme degree of a particular quality, such as depth, intensity, or severity.
- Less profound or less intense, often in a way that is considered disappointing or unimpressive.
- Extending or situated less far down from the top or surface, often in relation to a body of water or a hole.
Usage Examples
- The water in the shallow end of the pool is shallower than in the deep end.
- The shallower roots of the plant made it more susceptible to drought.
- The movie's themes were shallower than expected, lacking the depth and complexity of the novel.
Antonyms
deeper
more profound
more intense
more extreme
more severe
more acute
more sharp
more pointed
more pronounced
more distinct
more clear
more certain
more confident
more deep-seated
more profound
more complex
more nuanced
more multifaceted
more intricate
more detailed.