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depth

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/dɛpθ/
Forms:depths
1

the distance below the top surface of something

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  • The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas.
  • The archaeologists dug to a depth of six meters to uncover ancient artifacts buried beneath the earth.
  • The swimming pool's depth was measured at eight feet, ensuring safety for diving.
  • The bookshelf's depth was insufficient to hold the larger books, so they had to be stored horizontally.
  • The well's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts.
Synonyms:
deepness
2

the quality of thought or emotion showing great insight or understanding

  • Her speech showed real depth of feeling.
  • The novel impressed critics with its emotional depth.
  • He spoke with depth about the meaning of loss.
  • The artist's work reveals a depth of perception.
  • They were moved by the depth of his compassion.
3

the state or quality of being profound, strong, or intense

  • The depth of his anger was startling.
  • She was struck by the depth of their devotion.
  • He couldn't hide the depth of his disappointment.
  • The depth of night covered the town in silence.
  • The depth of emotion in her eyes was unmistakable.
4

the mental capacity for thorough and penetrating thought

  • The professor's depth of insight inspired his students.
  • She approached the problem with great intellectual depth.
  • His arguments showed depth rather than surface cleverness.
  • Philosophers are valued for their depth of reasoning.
  • Critics praised the depth of his analysis.
Synonyms:
profundityprofoundnessastutenessdeepness
5

a state of extreme moral corruption, degradation, or despair

  • The novel depicts the depths of human depravity.
  • He fell into the depths of addiction and crime.
  • The scandal revealed the depths of political corruption.
  • They were horrified by the depths of his cruelty.
  • The story traces her rise from the depths of poverty.
6

the characteristic that gives an artwork or picture a three-dimensional aspect

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  • The artist used shading and perspective to create a sense of depth in the landscape painting, making the mountains appear distant and majestic.
  • The sculpture's use of light and shadow added depth to its form, giving it a lifelike appearance despite being made of marble.
  • The photographer captured the city skyline at night, using a wide aperture to create depth of field, emphasizing the lights in the foreground against the blurred background.
  • Abstract art often challenges traditional notions of depth, using color and texture to create illusions of space and dimension on a flat canvas.
  • The art critic praised the painter's ability to convey emotional depth through the expressive faces of the characters in the portrait series.