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Definition of profound

profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/
pro · found
Adverb:profoundly
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1

Having or showing great intellectual depth, insight, or understanding.

Example

"Her latest book offers a profound analysis of modern economic inequality."

2

Very great, intense, or deeply felt (of a state, quality, or emotion).

Example

"The discovery of antibiotics had a profound impact on modern medicine."

3

Extending far below the surface; physically very deep or vast.

Example

"The explorers peered down into the profound depths of the ocean trench."

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profitless
profitwise
proforma
profound
profoundly
profoundness
profundity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'profond', from Latin 'profundus' meaning 'deep, vast, or boundless', formed from 'pro-' (forth, before) and 'fundus' (bottom).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Profound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/profound
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