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pro·found

Audio Help [pruh-found] Pronunciation Key adjective, -er, -est, noun

–adjective

1.	penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.

2.	originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being; profound grief.

3.	being or going far beneath what is superficial, external, or obvious: profound insight.

4.	of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance: a profound book.

5.	pervasive or intense; thorough; complete: a profound silence.

6.	extending, situated, or originating far down, or far beneath the surface: the profound depths of the ocean.

7.	low: a profound bow.

–noun Literary.

9.	something that is profound.

10.	the deep sea; ocean.

11.	depth; abyss.

[Origin: 1275–1325; ME < AF < L profundus deep, vast, equiv. to pro- pro-¹ + fundus bottom (see found²)

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—Related forms

pro·found·ly, adverb

pro·found·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. deep, sagacious.

—Antonyms 1. shallow, superficial.