Abysmal and Shallow

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Abysmal adjective - Extending far downward.

Usage example: a desperate cry echoing from the abysmal reaches of the cave

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Shallow is an antonym for abysmal.

Nearby Words: abysmally, abysm

Shallow adjective - Lacking significant physical depth.

Usage example: the dog quickly dug a shallow hole that was barely deep enough to accommodate his bone

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Abysmal is an antonym for shallow.

Nearby Words: shallowed, shallowing

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