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- DictionaryPro·found/prəˈfound/
adjective
- 1. (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense: "profound feelings of disquiet"
- 2. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight: "a profound philosopher"
noun
- 1. the vast depth of the ocean or of the mind: literary "nor billowy surge disturbs the vast profound"
Profound definition: penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding. See examples of PROFOUND used in a sentence.
What does the word profound mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word profound , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. a. : having intellectual depth and insight. b. : difficult to fathom or understand. 2. a. : extending far below the surface. b. : coming from, reaching to, or situated at a depth : deep-seated. a profound sigh. 3. a. : characterized by intensity of feeling or quality. b. : all encompassing : complete. profound sleep. profound deafness.
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(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense: . Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
A profound thought, for example, is one that is thought-provoking and has a deep and lasting impact on a person's perspective. In the realm of emotions, profound sadness implies a deep and overwhelming sense of grief or sorrow.
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