deepest

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈdiːpəst/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Superlative form of 'deep'; extending farthest down from the surface or farthest in from the outer edge.; Superlative form of 'deep'; most intense, extreme, or profound in degree.; Superlative form of 'deep'; most difficult to understand or most intellectually profound.; Superlative form of 'deep'; most fully absorbed or immersed in a state or activity.; Superlative form of 'deep'; lowest in pitch or tone.; Superlative form of 'deep'; most richly saturated in color.; Superlative form of 'deep'; most concealed, hidden, or secret.; Superlative form of 'deep'; most cunning or crafty.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable Comparative: deeper Superlative: deepest

Collocations

deep breathdeep sleepdeep waterdeep downdeep in thoughtdeep enddeep voice

Derivatives

deeplydeependepthdeepnessdeepening

Synonyms

profoundbottomlessfathomlessintensethorough

Antonyms

shallowsuperficial

Commonly confused

depth
EN: 'Depth' is the noun form (the depth of the ocean); 'deep' is the adjective (a deep ocean).
deeply
EN: 'Deeply' is the standard adverb used with verbs (deeply moved, deeply regret); 'deep' can also function as an adverb in certain expressions (dig deep, go deep).

Spelling tips

EN: The double 'e' is retained in all derived forms: deeper, deepest, deeply, deepen. Do not write 'deper' or 'depest'.

💬 Examples

  1. The Mariana Trench is the deepest point in the world's oceans.

  2. She felt the deepest sorrow after losing her beloved pet.

  3. This is the deepest philosophical question I have ever encountered.

  4. He was in the deepest sleep and did not hear the alarm.

  5. The bass singer produced the deepest note in the entire choir.

  6. The sunset displayed the deepest shade of crimson I had ever seen.

  7. She revealed her deepest secrets to her closest friend.

  8. He was the deepest schemer in the entire organization.