Added 9 October 2026
profound
/pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adjective
Latin root: profundus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about profound at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth.
the differences are profound
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Of the greatest intensity; complete.
a profound silence
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Far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something.
the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred
Origin
From Middle English profound, profounde, from Anglo-Norman profound, from Old French profont, profonde, from Latin profundus (“deep, profound”), from prō + fundus (“bottom; foundation”).
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