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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If the topsoil isn't very deep on part of the lawn due to shallow tree roots popping up there, add 1/4 inch of topsoil.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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Arrange ribs in shallow bowls, over mashed potatoes if desired, and spoon sauce over.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Depthless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depthless. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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