DEEP-ROOTED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

deep-rooted

adjective

ˈdēp-ˈrü-təd

Definition of deep-rooted

as in deep

firmly established over time he had had a deep-rooted fear of the dark from the time he was a small child

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Recent Examples of deep-rooted Boca is a soccer-rich community, and FAU’s history of championship success in the sport is deep-rooted under the leadership of women’s head coach Patrick Baker and men’s head coach Joey Worthen. — Michelle Kaufman april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Fifty percent of vegetation placed on an embankment should be deep-rooted, such as trees and larger plants whose leaves retain moisture — think succulents. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Honor the Culture India’s traditions are deep-rooted and nuanced. — Viji Krishna, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025 The fragility of this society is also deep-rooted. — Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deep-rooted

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Others demonstrate a star’s deep passion for agriculture or oenology.

— Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
That would explain another of the company’s findings, an uptick in country-specific exports after a deep run into the tournament.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of deep

Adjective

Low-altitude flying carries inherent risks, including the potential for debris to scatter on the ground and less time for pilots to respond to emergencies.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 10 July 2026
And this freedom is inherent in Christ Jesus’ teachings and healings.

— Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026

Definition of inherent

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Just months in, Salt Ranch feels deeply rooted in that philosophy.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.

— Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of rooted

Adjective

Also by this time, there was an entrenched class divide between the minority white business owners and groups of non-white workers.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
The firm also serves as an advisor to a slew of asset managers and institutional investors that have become entrenched in the sports world, like Apollo Global Management, Ares Management and Sixth Street Partners.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

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