Shallow
Having little depth; not deep; also used to describe something superficial or lacking thoroughness.
adjectiveShallow
Having little depth; not deep; also used to describe something superficial or lacking thoroughness.
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Imagine This
Imagine stepping into a pond where the water barely covers your toes and you can see the bottom clearly through the clear, calm water.
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Sounds Like
ˈʃæloʊ
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Looks Like
surface-level, not deep
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Remember This
Shallow contrasts with deep; it can describe both physical depth and the depth of thinking or understanding.
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Other Forms
shallownessnoun
shallowlyadverb
shalloweradjective
shallowestadjective
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Connect With
deep, profound, thorough, superficial, surface-level
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Note
Use shallow to describe depth or superficiality. In formal or delicate contexts, prefer 'superficial' for people or explanations, and reserve 'shallow' for clear, simple descriptions of depth.