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profound
[ pruh-found, dz‐ ]
adjective
- penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding:
a profound thinker.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: ,
- originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being: profound grief.
- being or going far beneath what is superficial, external, or obvious:
profound insight.
- of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance:
a profound book.
a profound silence.
- extending, situated, or originating far down, or far beneath the surface:
the profound depths of the ocean.
- bending or passing far downward; low:
a profound bow.
profound
/ prəˈfʌndɪtɪ; prəˈfaʊnd /
adjective
- penetrating deeply into subjects or ideas
a profound mind
- showing or requiring great knowledge or understanding
a profound treatise
- situated at or extending to a great depth
- reaching to or stemming from the depths of one's nature
profound regret
- intense or absolute
profound silence
- thoroughgoing; extensive
profound changes
noun
- archaic.a great depth; abyss
Derived Forms
- ˈڴdzܲԻ, adverb
- ˈڴdzܲԻԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ڴdzܲԻ· adverb
- ·ڴdzܲԻ·Ա noun
- ܲ··ڴdzܲԻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of profound1
Example Sentences
"There is a very strong, profound ethical commitment to being non-violent within the climate movement so I think whatever it does will be based on those principles," he says.
As I reflect on the life and legacy of our beloved Holy Father, my heart is deeply moved by the profound love and compassion he showed for his people.
The consequences of these delays are profound: children miss out on critical early interventions; families face unnecessary stress, and our society loses the opportunity to fully support neurodiverse individuals from the start.
Constitutional experts, gun enthusiasts and gun control advocates say what happens next — both in court and under the DOJ probe — could have profound implications for gun permitting in communities far beyond the sheriff’s territory.
Merchants across the region last week expressed profound uncertainty over what threats of a looming trade war could do to the economy.
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