SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
profound
adjective
Very deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.
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Deep in thought or effect
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Return to topProfound thought shows depth of understanding; profound change has far-reaching effects. Momentous emphasizes significance, while searching suggests careful exploration.
Very intense in feeling or effect
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Return to topA profound feeling or impression has great intensity. Overwhelming suggests an effect that overcomes composure; lasting concerns duration rather than strength.
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The novel left a profound impression on its readers.
A profound observation linked those revisions to a deeper question about whether a competition could also create opportunities for cooperation.
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