deep down

phrase

: in a complete but often unexpressed way

knew deep down he was right

Examples of deep down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Does something deep down, some latent remorse, urge them to speak out? — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Her daily life is kept together as a mother, wife and worker who pops pills to keep going, tries self-help, but deep down (maybe not even that deep) is in denial about the gaping hole in her life. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Throughout this episode, there are inklings that the Keenes may still be themselves, deep down. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Taylor’s score, which gave the Jaguars their first lead, was set up by undrafted rookie quarterback Joey Aguilar’s 43-yard completion deep down the left sideline to fellow rookie Trebor Pena. — Brett Martel, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deep down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown