Profound (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective, pro·found·er, pro·found·est.
  1. penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
  2. originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being: profound grief.
  3. being or going far beneath what is superficial, external, or obvious: profound insight.
  4. of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance: a profound book.
  5. pervasive or intense; thorough; complete: a profound silence.
  6. extending, situated, or originating far down, or far beneath the surface: the profound depths of the ocean.
  7. bending or passing far downward; low: a profound bow.
noun Literary.
  1. something that is profound.
  2. the deep sea; ocean.
  3. depth; abyss.
adjective
  1. penetrating deeply into subjects or ideas
  2. showing or requiring great knowledge or understanding
  3. situated at or extending to a great depth
  4. reaching to or stemming from the depths of one's nature
  5. intense or absolute
  6. thoroughgoing; extensive
noun
  1. a great depth; abyss
Profound (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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