shallow
shallow
having little depth
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shallow synonyms
What's the difference between shallow / small / little / superficial / surface-level / skin-deep
Usually means 'of little size' rather than 'not deep'; not always interchangeable.
She lives in a small house.
Often means 'small' or 'not much'; only sometimes interchangeable with 'shallow'.
There's little water in the cup.
Figurative 'lacking depth' (analysis, relationships); more formal than 'shallow' in some contexts.
Her understanding of the topic was superficial.
Means 'only on the surface' — literal or figurative; common in speech and writing.
They made only a surface-level assessment of the situation.
Idiomatic: 'only superficial' (often about appearance or emotions).
His charm was only skin-deep.
Means 'done quickly and with little attention to detail' — often describes checks or reviews.
He gave the report a cursory glance.
Describes a person as lacking intellectual depth or seriousness.
He's shallow-minded and dislikes complex discussions.
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How to pronounce shallow and what this word means
shallow means shallow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shallow
/ˈʃæləʊ/
shallow translation
shallow
shallow examples
This river is shallow here, so we can cross on foot.
shallow transcription
/ˈʃæləʊ/, /ˈʃæloʊ/
Questions about this word
shallow meaning: what does it mean?
having little depth
shallow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shallow is pronounced as /ˈʃæləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shallow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This river is shallow here, so we can cross on foot. Translation: Здесь река мелкая, поэтому мы можем перейти её вброд.
Is shallow part of Adjectives vocabulary?
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