shallow Definition and Meaning in English (shallow definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Shallow definition: Having only a short distance from the top to the bottom; not deep.

Definitions of Shallow

  1. 1adjective

    Having only a short distance from the top to the bottom; not deep.

  2. 2adjective

    Not showing or requiring any depth of intellect, emotion, or knowledge; superficial.

Example Sentences

“The children played happily in the shallow end of the pool.”

“His arguments were rather shallow and unconvincing.”

“The river is very shallow at this point, so we can cross easily.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounshallowness
adverbshallowly
comparativeshallower
superlativeshallowest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shallow gravecollocation

A grave that is not dug very deep.

shallow breathingcollocation

Breathing that is not deep or full.

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Shallow definition: Having only a short distance from the top to the bottom; not deep.
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'Shallow' translates to 'shallow' in English. Shallow definition: Having only a short distance from the top to the bottom; not deep.
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