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pro·found
I. \prəˈfau̇nd, prōˈ-\ adjective
(usually -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French profond deep, from Latin profundus, from pro- before + fundus bottom — more at pro-, bottom
1.
a. : having intellectual depth : going thoroughly and penetratingly into a problem : possessing knowledge and insight
< one of the most profound minds of this generation >
b. : characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring for comprehension deep learning and insight : difficult to fathom or understand
< are, in their meditative depths, among the few profound poems of our day — Louis Untermeyer >
2.
a. : having very great depth : extending far below the surface
b. : coming from, reaching to, or situated at a depth : not superficial : deeply seated
< a profound sigh >
c.
(1) of a bow : made with the head or body bent low
< made a profound bow to the assembled company >
(2) : characterized by admiration
< the most profound respect >
3.
a. : characterized by intensity of emotion : deeply realized or felt
< my spirit … felt a profounder fear than ever it knew — Robert Bridges †1930 >
< have a profound sympathy — T.S.Eliot >
b. : all encompassing : complete, thorough
< fell into a profound sleep >
c. : very deep
< exerts a profound influence on legislation — S.K.Padover >
Synonyms: see deep
II. noun
(-s)
: something that is very deep: as
a. : the deeps of the sea
b. : the depth of a human mind or spirit |