What does deep-seated mean?
Deep-seated means Physically located at a deep level..
Deep-seated
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Physically located at a deep level..
Definitions by Sense
- Physically located at a deep level.
- (figurative) Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.
Example Sentences
a deep-seated tumour
Weaknesses in the earth’s crust allow deep-seated heat to rise nearer to the surface.
[…] the Ach in the Teeth of the upper Jaw occasions a gnawing Pain deep seated in the Bones of the Face,
winking knowingly with his comical little deep-seated black eyes
He washed [the food] down with beer and produced a deep-seated belch.
Some of the older people had started weeping, the kind of hemorrhaging, deep-seated sound that can only bring relief to the sufferer.
Swindon: Deep-seated heavy corrosion in the cast-iron station canopy supports may force their replacement when funding is available.
She has a deep-seated belief in the essential goodness of human nature.
Synonyms for deep-seated
Antonyms for deep-seated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more deep-seated
- deeper-seated
- most deep-seated
- deepest-seated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deep-seated?
Common synonyms include deeply seated, bred-in-the-bone, deep-rooted, deep-lying.
What is the opposite of deep-seated?
Possible antonyms include superficial, surface-level.
How do you use deep-seated in a sentence?
a deep-seated tumour
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