1. having little depth; not deep
2. lacking depth of knowledge, thought, or feeling; superficial

1. an area of shallow water
Usage: often plural

1. to make or become shallow

Examples

• The water was too shallow for diving.
• Children can play safely in the shallow end of the pool.
• His shallow understanding of the topic was obvious.
• She found his conversation shallow and boring.
• The boat ran aground in the shallows.
• The river shallows during the dry season.
• Be careful of the rocky shallows near the shore.