deepish
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A hole or container that goes a fair distance down from the top
- adjective
- /ˈdiːpɪʃ/
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moderadamente profundo
- The water was deepish near the shore.
Examples
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The river is only deepish here, so you can wade across safely.
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She chose a deepish bowl to hold the soup for dinner.
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The hole was deepish, but not enough to hide the entire plant.
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She prefers a deepish shade of blue for the walls.
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The water in the lake is deepish, making it safe for children to swim near the shore.
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She chose a deepish blue paint for the living room, which adds a nice touch without being overwhelming.
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The well was deepish, allowing for easy access to water without the risk of falling in too far.
Antonyms
How Deep
Surface Forms
deepish positive
Morphology
Etymology
Deepish comes from deep and the ending -ish, meaning 'somewhat' or 'kind of', as in bluish. So a deepish river or bowl is moderately deep — not shallow, but not very deep.