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Definition of profoundly - 4 dictionary results

pro⋅found

  [pruh-found] adjective, -er, -est, noun
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–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.
8. deep.
–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 found 2 )

Related forms:
pro⋅found⋅ly, adverb
pro⋅found⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. deep, sagacious.

Antonyms:
1. shallow, superficial.
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pro·found   (prə-found', prō-)   
adj.   pro·found·er, pro·found·est
  1. Situated at, extending to, or coming from a great depth; deep.
  2. Coming as if from the depths of one's being: profound contempt.
  3. Thoroughgoing; far-reaching: profound social changes.
  4. Penetrating beyond what is superficial or obvious: a profound insight.
  5. Unqualified; absolute: a profound silence.

[Middle English profounde, from Old French profond, from Latin profundus : prō-, before; see pro-1 + fundus, bottom.]
pro·found'ly adv., pro·found'ness n.
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Profoundly

Pro*found"ly\, adv. In a profound manner.

Why sigh you so profoundly? --Shak.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Main Entry: pro·found·ly
Pronunciation: pr&-'faun-dlE, prO-
Function: adverb
1 : totally or completely <profoundly deafpersons>
2 : to the greatest possible degree <profoundly retarded persons require constant supervision>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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