Profound: meaning, definitions and examples
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profound
[ prษหfaสnd ]
deep
Having or showing great knowledge or insight.
Synonyms
deep, intense, significant, thoughtful
Examples of usage
- Her profound understanding of human nature
- The professor's profound analysis of the situation revealed many layers of complexity.
intense
Very great or intense.
Synonyms
extreme, intense, serious, severe
Examples of usage
- The profound impact of the movie left the audience speechless.
- The loss of a loved one can bring profound sadness.
philosophical
A person who has great knowledge or insight, especially in a particular area.
Synonyms
authority, expert, scholar, specialist
Examples of usage
- She was considered a profound in the field of psychology.
- His reputation as a profound in literature was well-deserved.
Translations
Translations of the word "profound" in other languages:
๐ต๐น profundo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tiefgrรผndig
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendalam
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะธะฑะพะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลฤboki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆทฑใ
๐ซ๐ท profond
๐ช๐ธ profundo
๐น๐ท derin
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ hlubokรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hlbokรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆทฑๅป็
๐ธ๐ฎ globok
๐ฎ๐ธ djรบp
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะตาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษrin
๐ฒ๐ฝ profundo
Word origin
The word 'profound' originated from the Latin word 'profundus', meaning deep or vast. Over time, the meaning of 'profound' evolved to represent great depth or intensity, especially in knowledge or insight. The term has been used in various contexts, from philosophical discussions to everyday conversations, to describe something that is deep, meaningful, or impactful.
See also: foundable, foundation, foundational, founded, founder, founders, foundling, unfounded.