Depths — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase /ˈdepth/

Meaning & Definition of Depths

Depths (noun)

  1. a deep place in a body of water
  2. a part that is far from the outside or surface
  3. abyss
  4. the middle of winter, the coldest part of winter

Depths (phrase)

  1. in a way that is very complete, extreme, or strongly felt
  2. not thought about or remembered for a very long time, nearly forgotten
  3. to reach the lowest or worse state or condition
  4. to examine (something) in a careful and complete way in order to understand it
  5. to experience a lot of (something)
  6. to reach an even lower or worse state
  7. to behave in an even worse way

Depths (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the most intense or characteristic phase of something

    "I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted"

    similar: deeps, heights, middles, midsts, thicks
    related: centers, hearts

  2. the lowest point or level

    "the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression"

    similar: bedrocks, bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms, zeros
    related: abysses, armpits, pits
    opposite: acmes, apexes, climaxes, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    near: blooms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, crescendos, highs, caps, ceilings, crests, roofs

  3. the most extreme or advanced point

    "even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope"

    similar: extremities, heights, limits
    related: consummations, epitomes, quintessences, ultimates

Related Entry: Depth (noun)

Depth is a different word from Depths. The synonyms below are for depth, not for depths.

  1. distance measured from the top to the bottom of something

    "be sure to check the depth of the water before diving off the dock"

    similar: deepness, drop
    related: lowness, draft, sounding
    near: shallowness, altitude, elevation, height, stature

  2. the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)

    "the depth of the poet's understanding of human nature has given his works a timeless appeal"

    similar: deepness, profoundness, profundity
    related: discernment, perception, perceptiveness, perceptivity, percipience, sagacity, sapience, sense, sensibility, wisdom, braininess, brightness, brilliance, intellect, intelligence, judgment, reason, smartness, wit, acuity, acuteness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, sensitivity, sharpness
    near: shallowness, superficiality, brainlessness, idiocy, imbecility, mindlessness, simpleness, stupidity, witlessness, illogic, irrationality, unreasonableness, unsoundness

  3. the most intense or characteristic phase of something

    "I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted"

    similar: deep, height, middle, midst, thick
    related: center, heart

  4. the lowest point or level

    "the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression"

    similar: bedrock, bottom, nadir, rock bottom, zero
    related: abyss, armpit, pit
    opposite: acme, apex, climax, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    near: bloom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, crescendo, high, cap, ceiling, crest, roof

  5. the most extreme or advanced point

    "even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope"

    similar: extremity, height, limit
    related: consummation, epitome, quintessence, ultimate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Depths

The most common words with a similar meaning to Depths:

deeps, heights, middles, midsts, thicks, bedrocks, bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms, zeros, extremities, limits

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Depths

Words with the opposite meaning of Depths:

acmes, apexes, climaxes, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, tip-tops, tops, zeniths

Related Words for Depths

centers, hearts, abysses, armpits, pits, consummations, epitomes, quintessences, ultimates

Near Antonyms of Depths

blooms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, crescendos, highs, caps, ceilings, crests, roofs

Word Forms of Depths

Derived words: depthless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Depths

Middle English, from dep deep

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Depths

in/from the depths of someone's heart/soul/being, in the depths of someone's mind, plumb new depths, plumb the depths of, reach new depths, sink to new depths

Frequently Asked Questions about Depths

What does "Depths" mean?

"Depths" means a deep place in a body of water. As an a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: a deep place in a body of water. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Depths"?

Other words for "Depths" include deeps, heights, middles, midsts, thicks, bedrocks, bottoms and nadirs. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Depths" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Depths"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Depths". Common alternatives include deeps, heights, middles, midsts, thicks, bedrocks, bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms and zeros.

What is the opposite of "Depths"?

Antonyms of "Depths" include acmes, apexes, climaxes, crowns, culminations, heads, heights and high-water marks. Near antonyms include blooms, flood tides, flowers and glories.

How do you use "Depths" in a sentence?

Examples of "Depths" in a sentence: "I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted"; "the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression"; "even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope".

Is "Depths" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Depths" can be used as a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Depths"?

"Depths" is pronounced /ˈdepth/.

What is the origin of the word "Depths"?

"Depths" comes from Middle English, from dep deep. First known use: 14th century.