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==Adjective== | ==Adjective== | ||
| − | *I. Of non-physical depth. | + | *I. Of non-[[physical]] depth. |
| − | :1. a. Of a person: characterized by intellectual depth; having great insight into or knowledge of something; very learned. Formerly also: crafty, cunning (cf. DEEP adj. 17) (obs.). | + | :1. a. Of a [[person]]: characterized by [[intellectual]] depth; having great [[insight]] into or [[knowledge]] of something; very learned. Formerly also: crafty, cunning (cf. DEEP adj. 17) (obs.). |
| − | :b. Of personal | + | :b. Of personal [[attribute]]s, [[action]]s, works, etc.: showing depth of insight or knowledge; marked by great learning. |
| − | :2. a. Of a field of knowledge, intellectual topic, etc.: demanding deep study, research, or consideration; containing great depths of meaning and import; (of meaning or significance) deep, important. | + | :2. a. Of a field of knowledge, intellectual [[topic]], etc.: demanding deep study, [[research]], or consideration; containing great depths of [[meaning]] and import; (of meaning or significance) deep, important. |
| − | :b. Of a state, quality, or emotion: having great depth or intensity; intense, extreme, thorough. | + | :b. Of a [[state]], [[quality]], or [[emotion]]: having great depth or intensity; intense, extreme, thorough. |
:c. Of reverence, respect, etc.: sincere; humble. | :c. Of reverence, respect, etc.: sincere; humble. | ||
| − | Formerly sometimes with reference to the idea of bowing low (cf. sense A. 3d). | + | Formerly sometimes with reference to the [[idea]] of bowing low (cf. sense A. 3d). |
| − | :d. Of sleep, silence, etc.: in which a person is or may be deeply immersed; unbroken, complete. | + | :d. Of sleep, [[silence]], etc.: in which a person is or may be deeply immersed; unbroken, complete. |
*II. Of physical depth. | *II. Of physical depth. | ||
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:b. Of a sigh, sob, etc.: originating in or coming from a great depth; made with a deep breath (chiefly with the implication of deeply-felt emotion: cf. sense A. 2b). | :b. Of a sigh, sob, etc.: originating in or coming from a great depth; made with a deep breath (chiefly with the implication of deeply-felt emotion: cf. sense A. 2b). | ||
| − | :c. Situated far beneath a surface (esp. that of the body); deep-seated; deeply-buried. Also fig. and in figurative | + | :c. Situated far beneath a [[surface]] (esp. that of the [[body]]); deep-seated; deeply-buried. Also fig. and in figurative [[context]]s. |
:d. Of a bow, etc.: sinking to a great depth; very low (chiefly with the implication of deep respect: cf. sense A. 2c). | :d. Of a bow, etc.: sinking to a great depth; very low (chiefly with the implication of deep respect: cf. sense A. 2c). | ||
==Noun== | ==Noun== | ||
| − | *1. Chiefly poet. The deepest or innermost part of something; a very deep place; an abyss; spec. the depths of the sea (cf. DEEP n. 3a). Also fig. Now rare. | + | *1. Chiefly poet. The deepest or innermost part of something; a very deep place; an [[abyss]]; spec. the depths of the sea (cf. DEEP n. 3a). Also fig. Now rare. |
*2. Intellectual depth. Obs. rare 1. | *2. Intellectual depth. Obs. rare 1. | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 19 August 2009
Adjective
- I. Of non-physical depth.
- 1. a. Of a person: characterized by intellectual depth; having great insight into or knowledge of something; very learned. Formerly also: crafty, cunning (cf. DEEP adj. 17) (obs.).
- b. Of personal attributes, actions, works, etc.: showing depth of insight or knowledge; marked by great learning.
- 2. a. Of a field of knowledge, intellectual topic, etc.: demanding deep study, research, or consideration; containing great depths of meaning and import; (of meaning or significance) deep, important.
- c. Of reverence, respect, etc.: sincere; humble.
Formerly sometimes with reference to the idea of bowing low (cf. sense A. 3d).
- d. Of sleep, silence, etc.: in which a person is or may be deeply immersed; unbroken, complete.
- II. Of physical depth.
- 3. a. That has great downward or inward extent; very deep.
- b. Of a sigh, sob, etc.: originating in or coming from a great depth; made with a deep breath (chiefly with the implication of deeply-felt emotion: cf. sense A. 2b).
- c. Situated far beneath a surface (esp. that of the body); deep-seated; deeply-buried. Also fig. and in figurative contexts.
- d. Of a bow, etc.: sinking to a great depth; very low (chiefly with the implication of deep respect: cf. sense A. 2c).
Noun
- 1. Chiefly poet. The deepest or innermost part of something; a very deep place; an abyss; spec. the depths of the sea (cf. DEEP n. 3a). Also fig. Now rare.
- 2. Intellectual depth. Obs. rare 1.
