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profoundlyin a way that is very great or intense; deeply

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that is very great or intense; deeply

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfaʊndli/

Korean meaning: 매우 깊게, 심오하게, 깊이

Korean pronunciation: 프러**파운드**리

Example Sentences

  • My cat was profoundly offended when I gave her the cheap cat food instead of the premium brand.
  • The documentary profoundly changed public opinion about climate change.
  • I was profoundly confused when my GPS told me to turn left into the ocean.

profoundly

ADVERB

//prəˈfaʊndli//

in a way that is very great or intense; deeply

profoundly concept
💡 Concept

A patient is profoundly moved by life-changing medical news

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profoundly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Profoundly tired, he sleeps soundly

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈfaʊndli/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈfaʊndli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootfound
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'profundus' meaning 'deep' or 'bottomless', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The Latin root relates to 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation'.

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🎵Rhyme

soundlyroundly
soundly
roundly

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat was profoundly offended when I gave her the cheap cat food instead of the premium brand.

The documentary profoundly changed public opinion about climate change.

😄 Fun example

I was profoundly confused when my GPS told me to turn left into the ocean.

The scientist was profoundly influenced by her mentor's research methods.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

deeplyintenselygreatlysignificantlytremendously

Antonyms

superficiallyslightlybarely

Related

profounddepthintensitythoroughly