Definitions

profound

[pruh-found, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd, proʊ‐ /

ADJECTIVE

intellectual, thoughtful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep intelligent philosophical serious subtle thorough weighty

WEAK

abstruse acroamatic difficult discerning enlightened erudite esoteric heavy hermetic informed intellectual knowing knowledgeable learned mysterious occult orphic penetrating recondite reflective sagacious sage scholarly secret shrewd skilled wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

light open superficial trivial unimportant unintelligent

WEAK

ignorant mild moderate shallow slight stupid unemotional

ADJECTIVE

bottomless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep

WEAK

abysmal buried cavernous fathomless subterranean yawning

Antonyms

WEAK

ignorant mild moderate shallow slight stupid unemotional

ADJECTIVE

intense; emotional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abject absolute acute deep deep-seated extensive extreme far-reaching great heartfelt sincere thorough utter

WEAK

consummate deeply felt exhaustive hard heartrending hearty keen out-and-out pronounced total

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant insignificant insincere limited narrow partial restricted short stupid superficial trivial unimportant

WEAK

mild moderate shallow slight unemotional

Example Sentences

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Over the past dozen years, Raj Chetty’s research has shown that where a child grows up can have a profound effect on his entire life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ofsted said the school demonstrated a "profound commitment" to provide an inclusive environment that promoted tolerance and respect for diversity.

From BBC

Mencap said it understood around 200 deaths had been reported incorrectly in the initial report, and that the error had a profound impact on families.

From BBC

Organisers said they wanted to "express a profound thank you to Wiltshire Council and local residents for being extremely supportive through this process".

From BBC

"My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash. Praying for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief," he wrote.

From BBC

profound

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