Synonyms of depths

depths

noun

plural of depth

1

as in midsts

the most intense or characteristic phase of something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• midsts
• heights
• deeps
• middles
• thicks
• centers
• hearts

2

as in abysses

the lowest point or level

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abysses
• pits
• bottoms
• zeros
• nadirs
• bedrocks
• rock bottoms
• armpits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heights
• peaks
• tops
• pinnacles
• heads
• summits
• crowns
• culminations
• flowers
• glories
• climaxes
• apexes
• meridians
• blooms
• zeniths
• flood tides
• highs
• acmes
• high-water marks
• tip-tops
• ceilings
• heydays
• roofs
• crests
• crescendos
• caps

3

as in heights

the most extreme or advanced point

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heights
• limits
• extremities
• ultimates
• consummations
• epitomes
• quintessences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depths

Those are the depths and layers of this city that are important to remember. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Players begin in low Earth orbit and steadily expand their way into the depths of space, trying to find the balance between risk and profit. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

No one foresaw the horrific depths to which the combination of a charismatic leader, an all-encompassing belief system, and the human need for community and redemption would soon descend. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

In the decades since, millions of dollars have been poured into expeditions that have taken researchers from remote islands to the depths of the Pacific Ocean, including in recent years. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Unlike today’s earthquake in Colombia, Venezuela’s June quakes occurred on two different fault systems at depths of less than 15 miles (around 24 km). — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Like the original, the Ultra 2 has a 10ATM water rating, so it can be submerged to depths of 328 feet, compared with the Watch 9's 5ATM (128-foot) rating. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Construction teams last week began drilling the first of 65 on-site wells that will reach depths of 820 feet, where the temperature is roughly 55 degrees year-round. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

As a travel photographer, Mozo is often jet-setting around the world to her next destination, whether that’s Bali, Ibiza or the depths of the Pacific Ocean with sharks. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026