26984 words

shallowly

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
in a way that measures only a short distance from the top to the bottom, or from where something is to the ground or surface:

Examples:

There were a few shallowly planted flowers.
The holes had been dug too shallowly.
2
in a way that is not completely certain or convincing:

Examples:

His faith turned out to be shallowly rooted.
The few period details seem shallowly planted: brief talk of the Korean War, a sprinkling of song and movie titles, an unmarried-pregnancy scandal or two.
3
in a way that involves taking in only a small amount of air with each breath:

Examples:

He was breathing shallowly from the excitement.
4
in a way that does not show serious or careful thought:

Examples:

The show features a wide, if shallowly portrayed, cast of characters.
Live shallowly, and you will find yourself surrounded by shallow people.

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