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shallowly Synonyms
Another word for shallowly
Choosing another word for shallowly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that reaches or penetrates only a short physical distance below a surface or into a space.
Usage Example
"The patient was breathing superficially as the paramedics monitored his vital signs."
Strong
superficially
lightly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a superficial, trivial, or unreflective manner; without intellectual or emotional depth.
Usage Example
"The article treated a complex historical issue far too superficially to be convincing."
Strongest
superficially
Strong
cursorily
glibly
trivially
simplistically
Opposites of shallowly
The opposite of shallowly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
deeply
profoundly
thoroughly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shallowly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shallowly