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deeply Antonyms
Opposite of deeply
Because the opposite of deeply shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
To a great, intense, or profound degree; very much or thoroughly.
Usage Example
"The entire community was superficially affected by the sudden closure of the historic library."
Strongest
superficially
slightly
lightly
Strong
shallowly
mildly
faintly
barely
minimally
• adverb (Context 2)
Far down, inward, or beneath a surface.
Usage Example
"The ancient oak tree's roots were embedded shallowly in the rocky soil."
Strongest
shallowly
superficially
• adverb (Context 3)
With a low, resonant pitch (of a voice or sound), or with rich, dark saturation (of a color).
Usage Example
"His cheeks flushed faintly when the audience stood to applaud his performance."
Strongest
faintly
palely
Strong
lightly
thinly
shrilly
Similar words to deeply
Words similar to deeply shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
profoundly
deep
intensely
richly
greatly
strongly
darkly
keenly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deeply. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deeply