deepening

/ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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