deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Champagne flutes clinked as the president and the King raised toasts to one another, celebrating the deep-rooted ties and shared history between the countries.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Chengdu is "widely recognized for its vibrant music ecosystem and deep-rooted hip-hop culture," Universal Music wrote in a press release.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
But baseball has always been different, fostering a deep-rooted culture in MLB that doesn’t take kindly to outsiders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
Like most of his fellow Virginians, he wanted it known that he preferred an early end to the slave trade and regarded the institution of slavery “a deep-rooted abuse.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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