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Definition of depthless

depthless

/ˈdɛpθ.ləs/
depth · less
Adverb:depthlessly
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• adjective

1

Immeasurably deep; having no apparent bottom or limit.

Example

"The explorers peered down into the depthless cavern beneath the glacier."

2

Lacking physical, visual, or intellectual depth; flat or superficial.

Example

"Critics argued that the film's characters felt depthless and unconvincing despite the impressive visual effects."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Depthless" is an auto-antonym (contronym): in literary contexts it usually means immeasurably deep or bottomless, whereas in critical or visual contexts it means lacking physical or intellectual depth (shallow).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun "depth" (from Middle English "depthe", related to Old English "deop") and the privative suffix "-less".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depthless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depthless
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