SHALLOW
/ˈʃaləʊ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SHALLOW
A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.
"The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."
A fish, the rudd.
A costermonger's barrow.
To make or become less deep.
Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
"Saute the onions in a shallow pan."
Extending not far downward.
"The water is shallow here."
Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
"It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle."
Examples of SHALLOW in a Sentence
- "The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."
- "Saute the onions in a shallow pan."
- "The water is shallow here."
- "It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle."
Word Details
Is SHALLOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHALLOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHALLOW earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SHALLOW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | l | l | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHALLOW
100 words from the letters in SHALLOW
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How to Use SHALLOW in Word Games
SHALLOW is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHALLOW uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHALLOW to find 100 additional valid words.