shallow
Translation
shallow, superficial
Examples
The children played in the shallow water.
The children played in the shallow water.
He is a very shallow person.
He is a very shallow person.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) shallow ((noun)) not deep The children played in the shallow water.
((a/the)) shallow ((person/remark)) superficial He is a very shallow person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superficial, surface-level; Antonyms: deep, profound
Etymology
From Old English 'sceald', meaning 'not deep'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'shall low' - the water 'shall be low', so it's not deep.