Shallow

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

not deep; lacking depth of thought or feeling

Example Sentences

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

The children played in the shallow water near the shore.

Example Expressions

shallow end

Synonyms

superficial, surface-level, cursory, trivial, slight

Entry 1

superficial, surface-level, cursory, trivial

Entry 2

superficial, surface-level, slight, trivial

Antonyms

deep, profound, thorough, comprehensive, thoughtful

Entry 1

deep, profound, thorough, comprehensive

Entry 2

deep, profound, thoughtful

Collocations

shallow water, shallow thinking, shallow breathing, shallow end, shallow mind, shallow depth

Entry 1

shallow water, shallow thinking, shallow breathing

Entry 2

shallow water, shallow end, shallow mind, shallow depth