shlw

Adjective

shallow (comparative shallower or more shallow, superlative shallowest or most shallow)

1. Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
   • This crater is relatively shallow.
2. Extending not far downward.
   • The water is shallow here.
3. Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
   • It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle.
4. Lacking interest or substance; flat; one-dimensional.
   • The acting is good, but the characters are shallow.
5. Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.
   • shallow learning

   Synonyms:

   skin-deep

6. (obsolete) Not deep in tone.
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