shallow

/ˈʃaləʊ//ˈʃæl.oʊ/

noun

  1. 1

    A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

    The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow.
  2. 2

    A fish, the rudd.

  3. 3

    A costermonger's barrow.

verb

  1. 1

    To make or become less deep.

adjective

  1. 1

    Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.

    Saute the onions in a shallow pan.
  2. 2

    Extending not far downward.

    The water is shallow here.
  3. 3

    Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

    It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle.
  4. 4

    Lacking interest or substance.

    The acting is good, but the characters are shallow.
  5. 5

    Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.

    shallow learning
  6. 6

    Not deep in tone.

  7. 7

    Not far forward, close to the net.

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