profound
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- wise, abstruse, deep, learned, penetrating, philosophical, sagacious, sage
- intense, acute, deeply felt, extreme, great, heartfelt, keen

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pro‧found /prəˈfaʊnd/ adjective
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: profond 'deep', from Latin profundus, from fundus 'bottom']

1. having a strong influence or effect
profound effect/influence/impact/consequence etc
Tolstoy’s experiences of war had a profound effect on his work.
The mother’s behaviour has a profound impact on the developing child.
profound changes in society

2. showing strong serious feelings Synonym : deep:
a profound sense of guilt

3. showing great knowledge and understanding Synonym : deep:
a profound question
Jenner is a profound thinker.

4. literary deep or far below the surface of something Synonym : deep:
Her work touches something profound in the human psyche.

5. complete:
profound deafness
—profoundly adverb:
profoundly disturbing news

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