Synonyms of depth

depth

noun

ˈdepth 

1

as in deepness

distance measured from the top to the bottom of something

be sure to check the depth of the water before diving off the dock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepness
• drop
• sounding
• lowness
• draft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• height
• elevation
• altitude
• shallowness
• stature

2

as in profundity

the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)

the depth of the poet's understanding of human nature has given his works a timeless appeal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• profundity
• brilliance
• sensitivity
• deepness
• perception
• wisdom
• profoundness
• sense
• perceptiveness
• brightness
• perceptivity
• intelligence
• sensibility
• penetration
• discernment
• sagacity
• intellect
• judgement
• acuity
• wit
• judgment
• smartness
• acuteness
• percipience
• perspicacity
• reason
• sapience
• sharpness
• braininess
• keenness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• superficiality
• shallowness
• stupidity
• idiocy
• imbecility
• irrationality
• mindlessness
• unreasonableness
• unsoundness
• illogic
• simpleness
• witlessness
• brainlessness

3

as in midst

the most intense or characteristic phase of something

I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• midst
• middle
• height
• deep
• thick
• center
• heart

4

as in abyss

the lowest point or level

the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abyss
• bottom
• zero
• pit
• bedrock
• rock bottom
• nadir
• armpit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• height
• top
• peak
• head
• apex
• crown
• summit
• pinnacle
• zenith
• climax
• meridian
• culmination
• glory
• flower
• bloom
• high-water mark
• high
• acme
• heyday
• tip-top
• ceiling
• flood tide
• roof
• crescendo
• cap
• crest

5

as in height

the most extreme or advanced point

even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope

Synonyms & Similar Words

• height
• limit
• extremity
• quintessence
• consummation
• epitome
• ultimate

Examples of depth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond that glossy exterior, though, the series brings enough depth to its characters and enough insight to its depiction of the contemporary fashion landscape to satisfy Succession heads and style nerds alike. —Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024

Both of the 20-something actors’ efforts to bring depth to the material — which have been extolled by their seasoned costars, including Bardem and Sevigny — are apparent on screen. —Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2024

The Warriors have depth, and the combinations will work themselves out. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024

Vanilla extract: Adds some depth and complexity to the filling flavor. —Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024