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deepening

The word “deepening” has 3 syllables: deep-en-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “deepening” has 32 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deepening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deepening

Antonyms for deepening

Meanings of deepening

  • verb
    1. To make deep or deeper.
    2. To make darker or more intense; to darken.
    3. To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree.
    4. To make lower in tone.
    5. To make more thorough or extensive.
    6. To make more intimate.
    7. To make more sound or heavy.
    8. To become deeper.
    9. To become darker or more intense.
    10. To become lower in tone.
    11. To become more thorough or extensive.
    12. To become more intimate.
    13. To become more sound or heavy.
  • noun
    1. The act of becoming deeper.

Example Sentences

  • The storm had a deepening impact on the coastal towns.
  • There is a deepening sense of mistrust between the two countries.
  • The artist captured the deepening colors of twilight perfectly.
  • Economic analysts are worried about the deepening recession.
  • Her deepening understanding of the subject impressed her professor.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deepening, such as: abating, accelerating, accentuating, aggravating, alleviating, amplifying, augmenting.

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raising

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accentuating

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