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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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As a result, a deep circuit affected by noise behaves much like a shallower one.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

For more nimble investors, commodity prices may find longer-term support and experience shallower pullbacks as supply disruptions encourage countries to stockpile strategic materials.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

By acquiring Valaris, Transocean gains additional contract backlog, geographic diversification, and exposure to a broader mix of rigs, including jackups used in shallower waters.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Another suggestion is that it became disorientated in shallower water and then was attacked by another animal.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

“It seems a little shallower down that way,” said Eilonwy, pointing to a spot where the river curved around a sedge-covered bank.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander