Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deepening
verb (present participle)
/ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making something deeper, or the process of becoming deeper.
Examples
- The deepening of the lake’s waters has impacted the local ecosystem.
- After months of study, I felt a deepening understanding of the subject.
- The deepening shadows signaled the approach of evening.
Meaning
Deepening refers to the process of increasing depth, whether physically, emotionally, or in understanding.
Synonyms
- intensifying
- increasing
- thickening
