What is the opposite of “deepest”?

What is the antonym of “deepest”?

The antonyms of deepest are shallow and superficial. The antonyms shallow and superficial convey a lack of depth or intensity. It implies a superficial or surface-level understanding or feeling.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

shallow

Lacking depth; not deep or profound.

Example

The river was shallow enough to wade through.

superficial

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

Example

Her superficial knowledge of the subject was exposed when she failed the exam.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Shallow refers to a lack of depth, both physically and metaphorically.
• 2. Superficial refers to something that is only on the surface and may not be genuine or accurate.

Good things to know

• 1. Enhance Vocabulary: Use shallow and superficial to describe things that lack depth or substance.
• 2. Express Disapproval: Use these antonyms to criticize people who have a shallow or superficial understanding of things.
• 3. Discuss Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe relationships that lack emotional depth or intimacy.

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Remember this!

The antonyms shallow and superficial convey a lack of depth or intensity. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, express disapproval, and discuss relationships that lack emotional depth or intimacy.