shallow

  • (noun): A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.
  • (noun): A fish, the rudd.
  • (noun): A costermonger's barrow.
  • (verb): To make or become less deep.
  • (adjective): Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
  • (adjective): Extending not far downward.
  • (adjective): Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
  • (adjective): Lacking interest or substance.
  • (adjective): Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.
  • (adjective): Not deep in tone.
  • (adjective): Not far forward, close to the net.
  • The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow.
  • Saute the onions in a shallow pan.
  • The water is shallow here.
  • It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle.
  • The acting is good, but the characters are shallow.