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单词 profound
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profound

So it does have a profound effect.Yet there is something more profound going on here.My ability to have a relationship like this is the most profound change.It just had a profound effect on my life.But there has been another profound change.Each has had a profound effect on the area and more widely.That is something that is profound, but that is the human journey.I also hope there was something rather more profound going on.For both of them it was a moment of profound shock.There are going to be profound areas of disagreement.Such changes will have profound effects on the global economy.The most effective political leaders are also those who have a profound understanding of the historical process.Songs of profound depth were tinged with an irrepressible air of mischief.Elsewhere there is a more profound overlap between books and games.Sustainable dynasties rely on something more profound.We live in a time of profound social pessimism.One needed a very profound knowledge of convention and the current intrigues.It is a narrative of profound depth and originality.But is there something more profound going on with the weather?This is a very profound idea.And yet there will be profound sadness, too.The destruction of Washington had been a profound shock.A more profound regret is his continuing absence from the best rides at the big meetings.Such ideas have profound implications.

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profound

British English: profound ADJECTIVE
You use profound to emphasize that something is very great or intense.
...discoveries which had a profound effect on many areas of medicine.
  • American English: profound
  • Brazilian Portuguese: profundo
  • Chinese: 深刻的
  • European Spanish: profundo
  • French: profond
  • German: weitreichend
  • Italian: profondo
  • Japanese: 重大な
  • Korean: 지대한
  • European Portuguese: profundo
  • Latin American Spanish: profundo

All related terms of 'profound'

Chinese translation of 'profound'

profound

(prəˈfaund)

adj

  1. (= great)
    1. [effect, change, implications] 深远(遠)的 (shēnyuǎn de)
    2. [differences] 极(極)大的 (jí dà de)
    3. [shock, sense, feeling, respect] 深深的 (shēnshēn de)
  2. (= intellectual) [idea, book, mind] 深刻的 (shēnkè de)
(adjective) 
Definition
strongly felt
The overwhelming feeling is profound shock and anger.
Synonyms
sincere
He accepted her apologies as sincere.
acute
a patient with acute rheumatoid arthritis
intense
Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined.
great
keen
extreme
people living in extreme poverty
hearty
With the last sentiment, Arnold was in hearty agreement.
heartfelt
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.
abject
deeply felt
heartrending
Opposites
shallow
,
insincere
(adjective) 
Definition
showing or needing great knowledge
a book full of profound and challenging insights
Synonyms
wise
She has the air of a wise woman.
learned
He is a serious scholar, a genuine learned man.
serious
It was a question which deserved serious consideration.
deep
skilled
subtle
penetrating
a penetrating mind
philosophical
a philosophical discourse
thoughtful
a thoughtful and scholarly book
sage
My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice.
discerning
tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller
weighty
insightful
She offered some really insightful observations.
erudite
I found him a charming and erudite companion.
abstruse
Meetings keep reverting to discussions about abstruse resolutions.
recondite
Her poems are recondite in subject matter.
sagacious (formal)
a wise and sagacious leader
Opposites
stupid
,
unwise
,
uneducated
,
thoughtless
,
uninformed
,
imprudent
,
unknowledgeable
(adjective) 
A profound silence fell.
Synonyms
complete
He made me look like a complete idiot.
intense
He was sweating from the intense heat.
absolute
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
serious (informal)
I regard this as a serious matter.
total
The car was in a total mess.
I mean I'm not a total idiot.
extreme
pronounced
utter
A look of utter confusion swept across his handsome face.
consummate
He was a consummate liar and exaggerator.
unqualified
The event was an unqualified success.
out-and-out
You're an out-and-out liar.
Opposites
slight
,
superficial
(adjective) 
Definition
extensive
the profound changes brought about by World War I
Synonyms
radical
the radical differences between them
extensive
The blast caused extensive damage.
thorough
The men were expert, thorough and careful.
far-reaching
far-reaching reforms on human rights
exhaustive
The author's treatment of the subject is exhaustive.
thoroughgoing
(adjective) 
Definition
situated at or having a great depth
Synonyms
deep
The workers had dug a deep hole in the centre of the garden.
yawning
a yawning budget deficit
cavernous
abysmal
bottomless
His eyes were like bottomless brown pools.
fathomless
the fathomless space of the universe

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absolute
Definition
total and complete
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
Synonyms
complete,
total,
perfect,
entire,
pure,
sheer,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright,
consummate,
unqualified,
full-on (informal),
out-and-out,
unadulterated,
unmitigated,
dyed-in-the-wool,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
unmixed,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed
in the sense of abstruse
Definition
not easy to understand
Meetings keep reverting to discussions about abstruse resolutions.
Synonyms
obscure,
complex,
confusing,
puzzling,
subtle,
mysterious,
concealed,
abstract,
vague,
deep,
dark,
hidden,
unclear,
ambiguous,
enigmatic,
esoteric,
perplexing,
occult,
opaque,
incomprehensible,
arcane,
hazy,
cryptic,
unfathomable,
recondite,
Delphic,
clear as mud (informal)
in the sense of acute
Definition
severe or intense
a patient with acute rheumatoid arthritis
Synonyms
intense,
serious,
deep,
concentrated,
severe,
extreme,
fierce,
harsh,
intensive,
excessive,
profound,
agonizing

Synonyms of 'profound'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of bottomless
Definition
very deep
His eyes were like bottomless brown pools.
Synonyms
deep,
profound,
yawning,
boundless,
unfathomable,
immeasurable,
fathomless,
abyssal
in the sense of cavernous
Definition
like a cavern in vastness, depth, or hollowness
Synonyms
deep,
hollow,
yawning,
sunken,
concave
in the sense of consummate
Definition
complete or extreme
He was a consummate liar and exaggerator.
Synonyms
complete,
total,
supreme,
extreme,
ultimate,
absolute,
utter,
conspicuous,
unqualified,
deep-dyed
in the sense of discerning
Definition
having or showing good judgment
tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller
Synonyms
discriminating,
knowing,
sharp,
critical,
acute,
sensitive,
wise,
intelligent,
subtle,
piercing,
penetrating,
shrewd,
ingenious,
astute,
perceptive,
judicious,
clear-sighted,
percipient,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of erudite
Definition
having or showing great academic knowledge
I found him a charming and erudite companion.
Synonyms
learned,
lettered,
cultured,
educated,
scholarly,
cultivated,
knowledgeable,
literate,
well-educated,
well-read
in the sense of exhaustive
Definition
very thorough
The author's treatment of the subject is exhaustive.
Synonyms
thorough,
detailed,
complete,
full,
total,
sweeping,
comprehensive,
extensive,
intensive,
full-scale,
in-depth,
far-reaching,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing,
encyclopedic,
thoroughgoing
in the sense of extensive
Definition
very great in effect
The blast caused extensive damage.
Synonyms
great,
large,
huge,
extended,
vast,
widespread,
comprehensive,
universal,
large-scale,
far-reaching,
prevalent,
far-flung,
all-inclusive,
voluminous,
humongous or humungous (informal)
in the sense of extreme
Definition
of a high or the highest degree or intensity
people living in extreme poverty
Synonyms
great,
high,
highest,
greatest,
worst,
supreme,
acute,
severe,
maximum,
intense,
ultimate,
utmost,
mother of all (informal),
uttermost
in the sense of far-reaching
Definition
extensive in influence, effect, or range
far-reaching reforms on human rights
Synonyms
extensive,
important,
significant,
sweeping,
broad,
widespread,
pervasive,
momentous
in the sense of fathomless
Definition
too deep or difficult to fathom
the fathomless space of the universe
Synonyms
profound,
deep,
impenetrable,
abysmal,
bottomless,
unfathomable,
immeasurable,
unplumbed,
incomprehensible

Additional synonyms

in the sense of heartfelt
Definition
sincerely and strongly felt
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.
Synonyms
sincere,
deep,
earnest,
warm,
genuine,
profound,
honest,
ardent,
devout,
hearty,
fervent,
cordial,
wholehearted,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
unfeigned
in the sense of hearty
Definition
strongly felt
With the last sentiment, Arnold was in hearty agreement.
Synonyms
wholehearted,
sincere,
heartfelt,
real,
true,
earnest,
genuine,
honest,
unfeigned
in the sense of insightful
She offered some really insightful observations.
Synonyms
perceptive,
shrewd,
discerning,
understanding,
wise,
penetrating,
knowledgeable,
astute,
observant,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of intense
Definition
characterized by deep or forceful feelings
Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined.
Synonyms
passionate,
burning,
earnest,
emotional,
keen,
flaming,
consuming,
fierce,
eager,
enthusiastic,
heightened,
energetic,
animated,
ardent,
fanatical,
fervent,
heartfelt,
impassioned,
vehement,
forcible,
fervid
in the sense of intense
Definition
of very great force, strength, degree, or amount
He was sweating from the intense heat.
Synonyms
extreme,
great,
severe,
fierce,
serious (informal),
deep,
powerful,
concentrated,
supreme,
acute,
harsh,
intensive,
excessive,
profound,
exquisite,
drastic,
forceful,
protracted,
unqualified,
agonizing,
mother of all (informal)
in the sense of learned
Definition
involving or characterized by scholarship
He is a serious scholar, a genuine learned man.
Synonyms
scholarly,
experienced,
lettered,
cultured,
skilled,
expert,
academic,
intellectual,
versed,
literate,
well-informed,
erudite,
highbrow,
well-read
in the sense of out-and-out
Definition
absolute
You're an out-and-out liar.
Synonyms
absolute,
complete,
total,
perfect,
sheer,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright,
consummate,
unqualified,
unmitigated,
dyed-in-the-wool,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
arrant,
deep-dyed
in the sense of penetrating
Definition
tending to or able to penetrate
a penetrating mind
Synonyms
intelligent,
quick,
sharp,
keen,
critical,
acute,
profound,
discriminating,
shrewd,
discerning,
astute,
perceptive,
incisive,
sharp-witted,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of philosophical
Definition
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
a philosophical discourse
Synonyms
theoretical,
abstract,
learned,
wise,
rational,
logical,
thoughtful,
erudite,
sagacious
in the sense of recondite
Definition
dealing with abstruse or profound subjects
Her poems are recondite in subject matter.
Synonyms
obscure,
involved,
difficult,
deep,
dark,
secret,
hidden,
mysterious,
concealed,
profound,
mystical,
esoteric,
occult,
arcane,
abstruse,
cabbalistic

Additional synonyms

in the sense of sagacious
Definition
wise or sensible
a wise and sagacious leader
Synonyms
wise,
shrewd,
astute,
knowing,
able,
fly (slang),
sharp,
acute,
smart,
intelligent,
sage,
discerning,
canny,
perceptive,
judicious,
insightful,
far-sighted,
clear-sighted,
long-headed,
sharp-witted,
perspicacious (formal)
in the sense of sage
Definition
very wise or knowledgeable, esp. as the result of age or experience
My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice.
Synonyms
wise,
learned,
intelligent,
sensible,
politic,
acute,
discerning,
prudent,
canny,
judicious,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal),
sapient (ironic)
in the sense of serious
Definition
requiring concentration
It was a question which deserved serious consideration.
Synonyms
thoughtful,
detailed,
careful,
deep,
profound,
in-depth
in the sense of serious
Definition
concerned with important matters
I regard this as a serious matter.
Synonyms
important,
crucial (informal),
urgent,
pressing,
difficult,
worrying,
deep,
significant,
grim,
far-reaching,
momentous,
fateful,
weighty,
no laughing matter,
of moment or consequence
in the sense of thorough
Definition
(of a person) painstakingly careful
The men were expert, thorough and careful.
Synonyms
careful,
conscientious,
painstaking,
efficient,
meticulous,
exhaustive,
scrupulous,
assiduous
in the sense of thoughtful
Definition
showing careful thought
a thoughtful and scholarly book
Synonyms
profound,
serious,
deep,
intelligent,
philosophical,
weighty,
meaty,
pithy,
studious
in the sense of total
Definition
complete
The car was in a total mess.I mean I'm not a total idiot.
Synonyms
complete,
absolute,
utter,
whole,
perfect,
entire,
sheer,
outright,
all-out,
thorough,
unconditional,
downright (derogatory),
undisputed,
consummate,
unqualified,
out-and-out,
undivided,
overarching,
unmitigated,
thoroughgoing,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed (derogatory)
in the sense of unqualified
Definition
having no conditions or limitations
The event was an unqualified success.
Synonyms
unconditional,
complete,
total,
absolute,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright (derogatory),
consummate,
unrestricted,
out-and-out,
categorical,
unmitigated,
unreserved,
thoroughgoing,
without reservation,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed (derogatory)
in the sense of utter
Definition
total or absolute
A look of utter confusion swept across his handsome face.
Synonyms
absolute,
complete,
total,
perfect,
positive (informal),
pure,
sheer,
stark (derogatory),
outright,
all-out,
thorough,
downright (derogatory),
real,
consummate,
veritable,
unqualified,
out-and-out,
unadulterated,
unmitigated,
thoroughgoing,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed (derogatory)
in the sense of yawning
a yawning budget deficit
Synonyms
gaping,
wide,
huge,
vast,
wide-open,
cavernous,
chasmal
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