HyperDic: deepening

English > 2 senses of the word deepening:
NOUNprocessdeepeninga process of becoming deeper and more profound
ADJECTIVEalldeepening, thickeningaccumulating and becoming more intense
deepening > pronunciation
Soundsdiy'pahnihng; diy'pnihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > deepening: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningaccumulating and becoming more intense.
Examples
  • "the deepening gloom"
  • "felt a deepening love"
Synonymthickening
Broaderintensifyingincreasing / increasing in strength or intensity
English > deepening: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningA process of becoming deeper and more profound.
Broaderdevelopment, evolutionA process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage / stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
Verbsdeepenmake deeper

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