NYT Dictionary

DEEPENING

/dˈipʌnɪŋ/
VerbNounDEEP-en-ingdeep-en-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of deepen

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

intensifycompoundheightendeepenchangethickeningaccelerationaggravationamplificationannoyance

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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