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profound

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound means: Showing very careful thought or a deep understanding of important ideas.

adjective

DEEP UNDERSTANDINGC1

Showing very careful thought or a deep understanding of important ideas.

  • She asked a profound question.
  • His book offers profound insights into friendship.
  • Years of study gave her a profound understanding of the subject.

How to use it: profound understanding of something (She has a profound understanding of human behavior.)

Similar words: deep, insightful

Opposites: superficial, shallow

Common phrases: profound insight, profound understanding, profound question

PHYSICALLY DEEPC2

Extending a very long way below the surface.

  • They stared into a profound abyss.
  • The ship sank into the ocean’s profound depths.
  • A profound chasm separated the two mountain paths.

Similar words: deep

Opposites: shallow

Common phrases: profound depths, profound abyss, profound chasm

Questions about profound

What does profound mean?

Showing very careful thought or a deep understanding of important ideas.

What is profound in other languages?

Türkçe: derin · Español: profundo · Français: profond · Deutsch: tiefgründig · Italiano: profondo · 日本語: 深遠な

How do you pronounce profound?

It is pronounced /prəˈfaʊnd/.

How do you use profound in a sentence?

She asked a profound question. His book offers profound insights into friendship.

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