noun
a process of becoming deeper and more profound (Freq. 1)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑deepen
• Hypernyms: ↑development, ↑evolution
adjective
accumulating and becoming more intense
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the deepening gloom
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felt a deepening love
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the thickening dusk
• Syn: ↑thickening
• Similar to: ↑intensifying
Useful english dictionary. 2012.