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 On defense, Ejiro Evero’s unit remains scrappy, led by Derrick Brown upfront and Jaycee Horn in the secondary—though depth along the pass rush remains a slight concern if injuries strike. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Saturday’s performance figures to have helped his case to earn the third spot on the depth chart behind two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and veteran backup Tyler Huntley. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Two other returning sophomores (Daylyn Upshaw and Josh Moore), two more transfers (South Carolina’s Vandrevius Jacobs and West Virginia’s Cam Vaughn) and four freshmen (headlined by Somourian Wingo and Milan Parris) gives this room enviable depth. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 The Chiefs have long had questions about the back-end depth of their receivers room. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth

Noun

Unlike other meat products, the cost of chicken has seen little fluctuation in recent months, so much so that July’s 3-cent drop signaled the single biggest monthly change dating back to November 2024.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The critic who found a helpful narrative to understand the history, and future, of our images, without a drop of cynicism.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

And into the abyss of checks and balances, entitlement crept in.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
And what is perhaps most frightening, in those despondent moments that inevitably follow the exhilarating rush, is the realization that this enveloping abyss retains the imprint of our actions.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of abyss

Noun

Barrack has mediated direct talks between Syria and Israel in an effort to make sure that an uneasy truce is sustained, especially in southern Syria where Israeli forces continue to occupy strategic heights on Syrian soil.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
With their height factor, watch out for Lampard’s side at long throws.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Over time, the same system that profited from his brilliance proved indifferent to his vulnerability, and his life became reduced to a singular narrative of addiction and demise.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals remain clear throughout, and the high-end brilliance adds sparkle to the cymbals, generating a more lifelike drum beat.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

But Winn left a pitch over the middle that Trammell hit for a leadoff triple in the eighth, Nick Allen’s sacrifice fly gave the Astros the lead, and in the ninth, Koss’ fly ball needed one more puff of breeze.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Antoine Griezmann had a chance to fire from midfield, but passed it to the middle of the field instead.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026