deep-seated

deep–seat·ed

adj \ˈdēp-ˈsē-təd\

Definition of DEEP-SEATED

1

: situated far below the surface <a deep–seated inflammation>

2

: firmly established <a deep–seated tradition>

First Known Use of DEEP-SEATED

1741

Related to DEEP-SEATED

Synonyms: bred-in-the-bone, confirmed, deep, deep-rooted, deep-seated, entrenched (also intrenched), hard-core, rooted, settled

Related Words: firm, fixed, frozen, hard, hard-and-fast, immutable, irradicable, set, unalterable, unchangeable; embedded (also imbedded), implanted, inculcated, instilled; inborn, inbred, ingrained (also engrained), inherent, innate, integral, intrinsic, natural; accustomed, chronic, customary, habitual, regular, typical, usual; abiding, enduring, lifelong, persistent, persisting

Near Antonyms: brief, ephemeral, fleeting, impermanent, interim, momentary, provisional, short-lived, short-term, temporary, transient

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