Shallow

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæloʊ/

Shallow (adjective)

  1. Describing water that is not deep and easy to stand in.
  2. Describing someone who does not think deeply or seriously.
  3. Describing knowledge or understanding that is not thorough or detailed.

Examples

  • The river is shallow near the shore.
  • The pool is shallow at the edges.

Common collocations: shallow water, shallow end, shallow personality, shallow interests, shallow understanding

Synonyms of Shallow

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shallow

  • describing physical or metaphorical depth