DEPTH Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

depth

noun

ˈdepth

Definition of depth

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

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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

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as in midst

the most intense or characteristic phase of something I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted

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as in abyss

the lowest point or level the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression

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as in height

the most extreme or advanced point even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope

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Recent Examples of depth Fraser Minten, obtained in the Brandon Carlo deal from the Toronto Maple Leafs, climbed up the depth chart from fourth-line center last season and his final destination – second-line center? — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026 The simulations that captured the localized effects of individual large impacts also produced wholesale recycling of crust back into the mantle, with material dripping down to depths of at least 600 kilometers. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026 The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 11 miles west-southwest of Westmorland and occurred at a depth of 6 miles. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 Pardy noted Ovintiv's transformation, with the company streamlining its portfolio from six basins (including the Uinta, Bakken and Anadarko) to two – the Montney and Permian – while enhancing the depth of its inventory. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for depth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth

Noun

The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

The second half, which dips into profundity and sentimentality while not always hitting the mark per Ryan, will be a harder sell for the audience that the film‘s opening sequences (and its marketing) attracts.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

Definition of profundity

Noun

Franchisees are reviving the Hut’s ’90s sit-down vibe in the midst of the chain’s sale to a private equity firm.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 8 July 2026
The best of those teams won 17 games and reached the Super Bowl in 2015, in the midst of making the playoffs four times in five seasons.

— Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of midst

Noun

This genius gap filler blocks that area and prevents clutter from accumulating in the hard-to-reach abyss.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
While the Kings have plenty on the flank after the February addition of Artemi Panarin, Kuzmenko was a positive contributor when healthy and trusted last season, while their needs in the middle are less of a hole and more of an abyss.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 28 June 2026

Definition of abyss

Noun

In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Could the generations growing up with their brains hooked to endless video feeds be developing some kind of novel, as-yet-undetectable cognitive brilliance?

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Not bad considering his fight to find feel after missing most of last year with injuries and enduring a five-start slump from the end of May through the middle of June.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Add zip to the middle of the week with spicy tacos everyone will look forward to.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026