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profoundly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈfaʊndli/

profoundly means: Very deeply or strongly.

adverb

VERY DEEPLYB2

Very deeply or strongly.

  • I am profoundly grateful.
  • The news profoundly shocked us.
  • Her childhood experiences have profoundly shaped her choices.

Similar words: deeply, extremely

Opposites: slightly

Common phrases: profoundly grateful, profoundly affected, profoundly deaf

WITH DEEP THOUGHTC1

In a way that shows deep understanding or careful thought.

  • She thinks profoundly about life.
  • He wrote profoundly about love and loss.
  • The essay reflects profoundly on what freedom means.

Similar words: deeply, thoughtfully

Opposites: superficially

Common phrases: think profoundly, write profoundly, reflect profoundly

VERY SIGNIFICANTLYC2

In a way that matters greatly or concerns the most basic part of something.

  • More profoundly, the discovery changed our understanding of life.
  • The debate concerns jobs and, more profoundly, human dignity.
  • Most profoundly, the ruling challenges the idea that power belongs to kings.

Similar words: fundamentally, significantly

Common phrases: more profoundly, most profoundly

Questions about profoundly

What does profoundly mean?

Very deeply or strongly.

What is profoundly in other languages?

Türkçe: derinden · Español: profundamente · Français: profondément · Deutsch: zutiefst · Italiano: profondamente · 日本語: 深く

How do you pronounce profoundly?

It is pronounced /prəˈfaʊndli/.

How do you use profoundly in a sentence?

I am profoundly grateful. The news profoundly shocked us.

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