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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It only makes economic sense in certain places, primarily the western part of the U.S., where hot rock can be found in shallower surfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Rescuers used excavators to dig a channel, allowing the whale to swim free - but attempts to guide it to the North Sea proved unsuccessful as it veered towards shallower waters.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

This process involves slow, circulating movement within the ice caused by temperature differences between deeper and shallower layers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 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

Garvey swung himself into the water on the opposite side and helped guide the skiff to shallower water.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen