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shallower

ADJECTIVE

not deep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empty flat hollow trivial

STRONG

shelf shoal slight surface trifling

WEAK

cursory depthless inconsiderable sand bar superficial unsound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

full raised

STRONG

important significant

WEAK

aware considered deep intelligent thoughtful

ADJECTIVE

unintelligent, ignorant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empty foolish frothy hollow trivial

STRONG

flimsy idle lightweight petty piddling simple slight surface trifling

WEAK

cursory empty-headed farcical featherbrained flighty frivolous half-baked inane meaningless paltry puerile sketchy skin-deep superficial uncritical unthinking vain wishy-washy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

full

STRONG

big consequential important major significant thick useful worthwhile

WEAK

aware considered deep intelligent thoughtful

Example Sentences

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Without dredging, the delta’s waters are shallower and warmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The island's coast is close enough to deep waters, unlike the shallower coast of the mainland.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

This process involves slow, circulating movement within the ice caused by temperature differences between deeper and shallower layers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Valaris operated a more diversified fleet, including jackup rigs used in shallower waters, providing steadier contract coverage and more predictable earnings.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Her breath was getting shallower by the minute.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda