The Opposite(Antonym) of “deeper”
The antonyms of deeper are shallower, less profound, and less intense. These antonyms describe a lack of depth, profundity, or intensity.
Explore all Antonyms of “deeper”
- shallower
- less profound
- less intense
- less serious
Definitions and Examples of shallower, less profound, less intense
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having less depth than usual or expected.
Example
The pond is shallower than it used to be due to the drought.
Example
The speaker's arguments were less profound than those of his opponent.
Key Differences: shallower vs less profound vs less intense
- 1Shallower refers to physical depth, while less profound and less intense refer to intellectual or emotional depth.
- 2Less profound implies a lack of insight or depth of thought, while less intense implies a lack of strength or force.
- 3Less intense can also refer to a decrease in emotion, while less profound cannot.
Effective Usage of shallower, less profound, less intense
- 1Describing Physical Depth: Use shallower to describe bodies of water, holes, or other physical features.
- 2Discussing Ideas: Use less profound to describe ideas, arguments, or concepts that lack depth or insight.
- 3Describing Emotions: Use less intense to describe emotions that are not very strong or powerful.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of deeper have different nuances. Shallower refers to physical depth, less profound implies a lack of insight or depth of thought, and less intense implies a lack of strength or force. Use these words to describe physical features, ideas, and emotions that lack depth or intensity.
