deep
- adjective
- /dip/
- But, of course, I obliged them with a deep curtsy.
Examples
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"The director bent low in a deep obeisance and noiselessly removed himself from the royal chamber.
Fiction book (1993) -
He greeted the elders with a deep bow, showing his respect for their wisdom.
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And if we hold their stories deep in our hearts, then you will never take them away from us.
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So anyways, with deep respect for his courage and his life and his family, he still takes on the government.
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Egwene made her curtsy deep to hide the dismay on her face.
Fiction book (1991) -
In the ceremony, the speaker made a deep gesture to honor the traditions of the past.
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The visiting diplomat offered a deep nod to express his gratitude for the hospitality.
Antonyms
Idioms
You must choose between two options that are both bad
- Informal
Start a difficult task without much preparation or experience
- Informal
Put suddenly into a difficult situation without preparation or help
- Informal
People say it when something seems very serious or important, often jokingly
Compounds
- US
A region in the southeastern United States with a long history and strong local culture
The deepest parts of the ocean far below the surface where little or no sunlight reaches
A person who dives deep in the sea using special equipment to protect from high pressure
An electric kitchen machine that cooks food by putting it completely in hot oil
- Specialized
A low power state when a device turns off most parts but can wake quickly
- Specialized
A vein deep in the side of the brain that drains blood toward the base of the brain
- Specialized
A blood vessel in the neck that drains blood from muscles near the spine
- Specialized
Fire from heavy guns at enemy targets far behind friendly troops to disrupt supplies and reinforcements
- Specialized
A vein in the temple area that carries blood away from nearby muscles
- Specialized
Leaves or body parts that have deep cuts making clear rounded sections, like oak leaves
How Low
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word deep comes from old English dēop meaning 'far down', so a deep bow is a very low bend of the head or back to show respect. In other words, you bend far down.