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shallowly

/ˈʃæloʊli/
shal · low · ly
Adjective:shallow
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shallowly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that reaches or penetrates only a short physical distance below a surface or into a space.

Example

"The patient was breathing shallowly as the paramedics monitored his vital signs."

2

In a superficial, trivial, or unreflective manner; without intellectual or emotional depth.

Example

"The article treated a complex historical issue far too shallowly to be convincing."

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• Rhymes for shallowly

• Nearby Words

shallot
shallow
shallowish
shallowly
shallowness
shalom
sham

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