Profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having deep meaning; of great significance.

The professor's lecture on existentialism opened my mind to profound ideas about life.

Very great or intense.

She felt a profound sense of loss after her friend moved away.

Showing great knowledge or understanding.

His profound insights into human behavior make him a respected psychologist.

Intellectually deep; difficult to comprehend.

The book was filled with profound concepts that required careful thought.

Complete or absolute.

Their commitment to improving community welfare was profound and inspiring.

Middle English, from Latin 'profundus', meaning 'deep'.

profound effect

A significant impact that changes something fundamentally.

profound silence

An intense quietness that conveys deep thought or serious mood.

profound thoughts

Deep or serious contemplation regarding important ideas.

depth

The quality of being deep, either literally or metaphorically.

insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.

wisdom

The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.

Heavy

That movie was heavy, it made me think a lot.

Deep

That conversation was deep, I didn't expect it to go there.