Definition of profound

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Definition of profound

  • far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something (adjective)

    Examples

    1. profound social changes

    Synonyms

    1. fundamental
  • situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the profound depths of the sea

    Synonyms

    1. unfathomed
    2. unplumbed
    3. unsounded
  • (of sleep) deep and complete (adjective)

    Examples

    1. fell into a profound sleep

    Synonyms

    1. heavy
    2. sound
    3. wakeless
  • coming from deep within one (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a profound sigh
  • of the greatest intensity; complete (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a profound silence
    2. a state of profound shock
  • showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the differences are profound
    2. a profound insight
    3. a profound book
    4. a profound mind
    5. profound contempt
    6. profound regret

See definition of profound in Merriam Webster