Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for profound. Search instead for profounde.
Definitions

profound

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




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If the missing American is found by Iranian forces, the implications could be profound.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"Hearing was greatly improved in many of the participants, which can have a profound effect on their life quality. We will now be following these patients to see how lasting the effect is."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“What we heard in many discussions is that this is something that is much more profound, and it is going to take much longer periods,” Pascual said.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Of his being Fayette County’s elected representative to the legislature and driving over to Charleston to put his head together with other important heads and enact profound laws.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant