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/ˈʃæl.oʊ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the state of being shallow; a shallow area.
The fisherman anchored his boat in the shallow of the river.
adjective
of little depth; not deep.
The water in the lake is too shallow for swimming.
lacking intellectual depth or substance.
The discussion was surprisingly shallow and offered no real insights.
not having a strong or profound character or quality.
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
Slang Meanings
Someone who is overly concerned with appearances or superficial things.
She's so shallow, all she talks about is fashion.
A phrase to describe actions or thoughts that lack depth.
That party was really shallow, it felt like nobody had anything real to say.