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profoundvery 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

profound concept
💡 Concept

Philosopher sharing profound wisdom with students

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profound rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Profound wisdom found in nature's sound from the ground.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈfaʊnd/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈfaʊnd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootfound

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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🎵Rhyme

soundfoundgroundround
sound
found
ground
round

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's profound wisdom was: 'Never trust a skinny chef.'

The movie had a profound effect on how I view social media.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

deepintensethoroughcomprehensiveinsightful

Antonyms

shallowsuperficialtrivial

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