as in shallow
lacking significant physical depth
they crossed the brook at its most depthless point
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Recent Examples of depthless
Jothan saw us and shook our hands, as did Michael Ray, but Sun Ra scuffled by with an air of depthless blankness.
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Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depthless
shallow
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The whale, which has been nicknamed Timmy by local media, is lying in shallow waters near the eastern German town of Wismar and has barely moved for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the baitfish head shallow to soak up the sun, the bass won’t be far behind.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Depthless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depthless. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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