shallow

/ˈsha-(ˌ)lō/

Middle English schalowe; probably akin to Old English sceald shallow

adjective

  1. having little depth

  2. having little extension inward or backward

  3. penetrating only the easily or quickly perceived

shallow water

superficial shallow cursory mean lacking in depth or solidity. superficial implies a concern only with surface aspects or obvious features. shallow is more generally derogatory in implying lack of depth in knowledge, reasoning, emotions, or character.

verb

  1. to make shallow

  2. to become shallow

noun

  1. a shallow place or area in a body of water —usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction