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A greater amount
Comparative for extending far down
“On the left side of the trail was a deep ravine, dropping abruptly from the roadbed.”
(sometimes figuratively) Comparative for voluminous in nature
“Perhaps somebody with deep pockets can help me get out of this financial mess I'm in.”
(of an emotion or feeling) Comparative for intensely felt
“Strasberg realized that Marilyn's sweetness masked a deep rage, and he worked with her to unpack her emotions.”
Comparative for significant in degree or intensity
“His decision to quit as director was a deep blow to the company.”
Comparative for profound in awareness or understanding
“Scott was a deep thinker who believed he had found the secret to succeeding even in the face of failure.”
(deep in, of a state or activity) Comparative for fully absorbed or involved in
“He lay in his bed, deep in thought, pondering the future that was to come.”
Comparative for difficult to comprehend
“If you're willing to go down the rabbit hole, you'll unearth some deep issues lurking within this organization.”
Comparative for having a veiled or uncertain meaning
“The lyrics in this song are so deep and open to interpretation.”
Comparative for having considerable reach
“It is imperative that you understand that the decisions you make will have deep consequences.”
(of sound or voice) Comparative for low in pitch and full in tone
“Barry used his deep voice to convince his girlfriend that he couldn't get enough of her love.”
(of colour) Comparative for dark and highly saturated
“The company's website uses deep shades of blue to represent trust and confidence.”
Comparative for located out of sight
“Deep within the town's Department of Energy laboratory, scientists were conducting bizarre experiments.”
Comparative for far away in time
“Christina explored her deep past and realized that Brad had wronged her.”
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