Shallow has 12 synonyms including light, superficial, shoal. Opposite words include deep. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Shallow contains 7 letters: 2 vowels (A, O) and 5 consonants (S, H, L, W). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Shallow scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts), W (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, shallow can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 2 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| superficial | 18 | 22 | 11 |
| wakeful | 17 | 19 | 7 |
| ankle-deep | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| knee-deep | 15 | 17 | 9 |
| skin-deep | 15 | 17 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for shallow are light, superficial, shoal, wakeful, knee-deep. In total, there are 12 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of shallow include deep.
Yes, shallow is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 14 points.
Shallow has 7 letters: 2 vowels (A, O) and 5 consonants (S, H, L, W).