| Deep |
superl. |
Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound;
opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy. |
| Deep |
superl. |
Muddy; boggy; sandy;
said of roads. |
| Deep |
adv. |
To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply. |
| Deep |
n. |
That which is deep, especially deep water, as the sea or ocean; an abyss; a great depth. |
| Deep |
n. |
That which is profound, not easily fathomed, or incomprehensible; a moral or spiritual depth or abyss. |
