Deepsome

/ˈdiːpsəm/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or appearance of being deep; somewhat deep or seemingly profound.

Etymology

From 'deep' + '-some' suffix (meaning 'having the quality of', seen in 'troublesome', 'handsome'). An archaic or rare formation.

Kelly Says

This is a word you'll find in old literature but almost never in modern speech—it shows how English used to create adjectives more playfully with '-some' endings.

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