Definitions

deep down

ADJECTIVE

deep-seated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

built-in chronic deep-rooted inbred inherent longstanding

WEAK

confirmed deep-down deeply felt dyed-in-the-wool established fixed habitual inborn lodged in one's brain longtime subconscious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

added temporary

ADJECTIVE

dyed-in-the-wool

Synonyms

WEAK

absolute complete confirmed congenital deep-down deep-dyed deep-rooted deep-seated deeply ingrained die-hard entrenched fixed full-fledged genuine hardened infixed ingrained instilled long-standing out and out thorough thoroughgoing through-and-through to the core true unchangeable uncompromising utter well-established

ADVERB

at heart

Synonyms

WEAK

at bottom basically fundamentally in essence in spite of appearance inside

ADVERB

internally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inside

STRONG

within

WEAK

inwardly mentally privately

ADVERB

inwardly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

internally within

STRONG

at heart privately secretly

WEAK

mentally

Antonyms

WEAK

outwardly

Example Sentences

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It had been about 98 percent fun, gossiping about the boy with Vivian, and maybe 2 percent crummy because deep down she knew she was being mean.

From Literature

As darkness began its rapid descent, I took my chance when they thought I was disentangling nets deep down, and struck out underwater, away from the boat.

From Literature

And at that point, he simply couldn’t resist launching a throw deep down the field.

From The Wall Street Journal

I really want to come home, and I know deep down, my mom does too.

From Literature

Do I deep down want to go there?

From BBC

deep down

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