profound — very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfaʊnd/
Korean meaning: 깊은, 심오한, 깊이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 프러-파운드 (강세: 파운드)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's profound wisdom was: 'Never trust a skinny chef.'
- The movie had a profound effect on how I view social media.
- There was a profound silence when the teacher asked who didn't do homework.
profound
ADJECTIVE//prəˈfaʊnd//
very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding
Philosopher sharing profound wisdom with students
Go PRO deep enough — and something profound will be FOUND. (pro·found = PRO + FOUND)
Profound wisdom found in nature's sound from the ground.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'profundus' meaning 'deep' or 'bottomless', composed of 'pro-' (forward/before) and 'fundus' (bottom/foundation). The word entered English via Old French in the 13th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's profound wisdom was: 'Never trust a skinny chef.'”
“The movie had a profound effect on how I view social media.”
“There was a profound silence when the teacher asked who didn't do homework.”
“Climate change requires profound changes in our lifestyle.”
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