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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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"These figures must lead us to a profound, thorough reappraisal," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

"The disappointment is profound, but the country is not only disappointed but almost disillusioned. It's as if a new generation no longer knows what it means to cheer for their country."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Though he had carried himself with a certain chill and proud bearing, his demeanor had been a shield to hide the profound sadness I had only caught a glimpse of that first night.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.