deepening
/ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
noun
- The process of becoming deeper or more intense.
- There has been a deepening of the friendship between the two families.
- The deepening of the river channel prevented flooding.
- The deepening of the crisis worried everyone.
Synonyms
adjective
- Becoming deeper or more intense.
- She felt a deepening sense of gratitude for her teacher.
- The deepening shadows signaled the end of the day.
- The deepening snow made travel difficult.