Profound

Meaning

Profound means very deep, intense, or significant. It is often used to describe ideas, emotions, effects, or changes that have great depth or importance.

Pronunciation

/prəˈfaʊnd/

Word Forms

• Adjective: profound
• Adverb: profoundly
• Noun: profundity

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• profound effect — a very strong or significant effect.
• profound impact — an extremely significant influence or effect.
• profound change — a deep or far-reaching change.
• profound understanding — a deep and comprehensive understanding of something.
• profound sadness — extremely deep or intense sadness.
• profound influence — a very powerful or significant influence.

Example Sentences

• The experience had a profound effect on her understanding of life.
• His death had a profound impact on everyone who knew him.
• The book raises profound questions about human nature.
• She felt a profound sense of gratitude.
• The discovery could lead to profound changes in modern medicine.

Literary Example

Example:

“I had taken two finger-bowls of champagne, and the scene had changed before my eyes into something significant, elemental, and profound.”

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Here, profound describes something deep, intense, and highly significant. The narrator's perception of the scene has shifted, making it seem to possess a deeper significance. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

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