deep (Meaning)
deep (n)
the central and most intense or profound part
a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
literary term for an ocean
deep (a)
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination
deep (s)
marked by depth of thinking
very distant in time or space
intense or extreme
having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
strong; intense
relatively thick from top to bottom
extending relatively far inward
(of darkness) densely dark
large in quantity or size
with head or back bent low
of an obscure nature
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy
deep (r)
to a great depth; far down or in
to an advanced time
to a great distance
deep (superl.)
Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea.
Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep.
Low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley.
Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot.
Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.
Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror.
Strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson.
Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy.
Muddy; boggy; sandy; -- said of roads.
deep (adv.)
To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply.
deep (n.)
That which is deep, especially deep water, as the sea or ocean; an abyss; a great depth.
That which is profound, not easily fathomed, or incomprehensible; a moral or spiritual depth or abyss.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deep
deep Sentence Examples
- The ocean is incredibly deep, with parts of it reaching depths of over 36,000 feet.
- She had a deep admiration for her grandfather, who had overcome numerous challenges in his life.
- The forest was dense and deep, with towering trees blocking out much of the sunlight.
- His voice had a deep resonance that commanded attention whenever he spoke.
- The wound was deep and required stitches to close properly.
- The friendship they shared was deep and meaningful, built on years of trust and mutual respect.
- The mystery surrounding the ancient artifact ran deep, with scholars debating its origins for centuries.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen, its rich and deep scent enticing all who passed by.
- His love for her ran deep, and he would do anything to see her happy.
- The valley stretched out before them, its deep green foliage contrasting with the rugged cliffs that bordered it.
FAQs About the word deep
the central and most intense or profound part, a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor, literary term for an ocean, relatively deep or strong; affectin
vast,profound, infinite,bottomless, abysmal, endless,unfathomable, limitless, unlimited, boundless
surface, shallow, surface, shallow, superficial, superficial, level, shoal, skin-deep, confined
The ocean is incredibly deep, with parts of it reaching depths of over 36,000 feet.
She had a deep admiration for her grandfather, who had overcome numerous challenges in his life.
The forest was dense and deep, with towering trees blocking out much of the sunlight.
His voice had a deep resonance that commanded attention whenever he spoke.
