Meaning & Definition of word "Shallow"
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Shallow
/ˈʃæl.oʊ/
noun:
- 1. the state of being shallow; a shallow area.
- Example: The fisherman anchored his boat in the shallow of the river.
adjective:
- 1. of little depth; not deep.
- Example: The water in the lake is too shallow for swimming.
- 2. lacking intellectual depth or substance.
- Example: The discussion was surprisingly shallow and offered no real insights.
- 3. not having a strong or profound character or quality.
- Example: His shallow personality made it difficult for him to connect with others.
Etymology
Middle English: from the word 'shallow' and Middle Dutch 'schalow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shallow water:
water that is not deep.
shallow end:
the part of a swimming pool that is not deep.
shallow thinking:
thinking that lacks depth or seriousness.
Related Words
depth:
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.
surface:
the outside or exterior of something.
superficiality:
the quality of being superficial.
Slang Meanings of shallow
Meaning: Someone who is overly concerned with appearances or superficial things.
Example Sentence: She's so shallow, all she talks about is fashion.
Meaning: A phrase to describe actions or thoughts that lack depth.
Example Sentence: That party was really shallow, it felt like nobody had anything real to say.