Lesser and Shallow

Lesser

Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

Shallow and lesser are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shallow" instead an adjective "Lesser".

Shallow

Shallow adjective - Lacking significant physical depth.

Lesser and shallow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lesser" instead an adjective "Shallow".

Nearby Words: shallowed, shallowing

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Fairy society is a very dark parody of Imperial aristocracy; effete, shallow, literally detached from the real world, unconcerned with their effect on lesser beings and capable of extraordinary evil while thinking they're helping humanity.
  • Danny Boyle was, up until that point, known for Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, and to a lesser extent, Shallow Grave.So it's something of an understatement to say that Millions was a noticeable diversion in his career, as it's (ostensibly) a Kid's movie with strong Religious themes.
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