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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
Hailing what he called a "revolution of common sense", he told a crowd of supporters in Michigan that he was using his presidency to deliver "profound change".
Fauxitude takes on another more general but profound meaning when we are required to maintain a falsely pleasant and accommodating attitude, regardless of our true feelings, powerful ideas and drive to collaborate and succeed.
"Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever," said the Hall of Fame's chairman John Sykes.
But the enlargement of life itself is profound.
Markowitz’s insight was simple but profound: Rather than focusing on individual stocks, investors should construct portfolios that balance risk and return through diversification.
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