look shallow

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Used to describe something that appears not to be deep.

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Examples (10)

  • The water near the shore can look very shallow at low tide.
  • Her initial understanding of the complex issue seemed to look rather shallow.
  • Don't let the clear appearance make the pool look less shallow than it actually is.
  • He was afraid his quick reply would look shallow and uninformed.
  • From this angle, the ditch doesn't look as shallow as they claimed.
  • Many people judge her based on her appearance, which makes her arguments often look shallow.
  • The river looked surprisingly shallow after several months of drought.
  • To avoid making your proposal look shallow, include more detailed research.
  • Despite its size, the serving bowl can sometimes look too shallow for certain dishes.
  • She didn't want her passion for celebrity gossip to make her look shallow to her intellectual friends.