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profound
adjective(pro-found)
far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
Synonyms: fundamental,
Examples:
Profound social changes.
profound
adjective(pro-found)
situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
Synonyms: unfathomed, unplumbed, unsounded,
Examples:
The profound depths of the sea.
profound
adjective(pro-found)
(of sleep) deep and complete
Synonyms: heavy, sound, wakeless,
Examples:
Fell into a profound sleep.
profound
adjective(pro-found)
coming from deep within one
Examples:
A profound sigh.
profound
adjective(pro-found)
of the greatest intensity; complete
Examples:
A profound silence.
A state of profound shock.
profound
adjective(pro-found)
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
Antonyms: superficial,
Examples:
The differences are profound.
A profound insight.
A profound book.
A profound mind.
Profound contempt.
Profound regret.

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