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profoundly Antonyms

Opposite of profoundly

Because the opposite of profoundly shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an extreme, intense, or deeply felt degree; thoroughly or completely.

Usage Example

"The community was slightly grateful for the generous support following the storm."

Strongest
slightly
superficially
Strong
mildly
barely
faintly
lightly
marginally

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner displaying great intellectual depth, wisdom, or keen insight.

Usage Example

"The philosopher wrote superficially about the nature of human consciousness and ethics."

Strongest
superficially
shallowly
Strong
foolishly
ignorantly
vacuously

Similar words to profoundly

Words similar to profoundly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

deeply
insightfully
intensely
extremely
wisely
thoroughly
perceptively
greatly
See all synonyms of profoundly

• Nearby Words

profitwise
proforma
profound
profoundly
profoundness
profundity
profuse

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Profoundly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/profoundly
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