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profound

/pɹəˈfaʊnd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    having or showing great emotional feeling or intellectual intensity; deep and thoughtful.

    - "The profound silence of the library was broken by a sneeze."
    - "The profound impact of the tragedy was felt by all."
  • adjective

    deep; intense.

    - "The profound depths of the ocean remain unexplored."
    - "The profound consequences of the decision were not considered."
  • adjective

    deep; intense.

    - "The profound sadness of the loss was palpable."
    - "The profound wisdom of the ancient sage was sought by many."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɹəˈfaʊnd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with profound
sound , hound , ground , pound
Variants
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profound , profounder , profoundest , profoundly , profoundness , profoundnesses , profounds
Etymology
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From Old French profond, from Latin profundus 'deep'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'profound' is derived from the Latin word 'profundus', which means 'deep'.

  2. The term 'profound' is often used in scientific research to describe the depths of the ocean or other bodies of water.

  3. The term 'profound' is also used in music to describe complex and deeply moving compositions.

Related Concepts
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  1. depth: Related to the concept of depth, profound often describes something that goes deep or has great intensity.

  2. intensity: Related to the concept of intensity, profound often describes something that is deeply felt or thoughtfully considered.

Quotes
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  1. Despite all the respect, it was hard not to feel a twinge of schadenfreude at O'Hara's fall from esteem, which had caused him "profound" bitterness.

    - Kingsley Amis,{it}Memoirs{/it},1991

  2. Here, for the first time, a journalist gains access to the archive of one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies in history. Its contents, as much literature as science, offer "profound" insight into the human condition—and into the brilliant, complex mind of the study's longtime director, George Vaillant.

    - Joshua Wolf Shenk,{it}Atlantic{/it},June 2009

  3. The status of women, though probably the most "profound" single difference between the two civilizations, attracted far less attention than such matters as guns, factories and parliaments.

    - Bernard Lewis,{it}What Went Wrong?{/it},2002

  4. This isn't escapism, or denial of grief; it is acceptance of the facts of life, the map of "profound" relationship to the grief that is part of life …

    - Tom Piazza,{it}Why New Orleans Matters{/it},2005
Culture
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The term 'profound' has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to describe deep emotions, intense thoughts, and profound wisdom. In art, profound works often evoke strong emotions and require deep reflection. In music, profound compositions are often complex and deeply moving.

How to Memorize "profound"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a deep, clear lake or ocean. Imagine the stillness and quietness of the water, and how it represents the depth and intensity of the word profound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word profound with deep emotions, intense thoughts, and profound wisdom.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Profound is deep, deep in feeling and thought'

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