profound

adjective
UK: /prəˈfaʊnd/
US: /proʊˈfaʊnd/

  1. Very great or intense; showing a clear and deep understanding.

    1. The speaker made a profound impact on everyone present.
    2. Her profound knowledge of history made her lectures truly captivating.

  2. Requiring deep thought or understanding.

    1. The book raises profound questions about human existence.
    2. We had a profound discussion about the meaning of life last night.

Synonyms

wise intense insightful thoughtful deep
profound noun

  1. The intellectual or emotional depths.

    1. She explored the profound of human emotion in her writing.
    2. The philosopher delved into the profound to understand consciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "profound" in English means: Very great or intense; showing a clear and deep understanding., Requiring deep thought or understanding..

The phonetic transcription of "profound" is /prəˈfaʊnd/ in British English and /proʊˈfaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "profound": wise, intense, insightful, thoughtful, deep.

Example usage of "profound": "The speaker made a profound impact on everyone present.". More examples on the page.