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profound

[pruh-found, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd, proʊ‐ /
ADJECTIVE
intellectual, thoughtful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep intelligent philosophical serious subtle thorough weighty
WEAK
abstruse acroamatic difficult discerning enlightened erudite esoteric heavy hermetic informed intellectual knowing knowledgeable learned mysterious occult orphic penetrating recondite reflective sagacious sage scholarly secret shrewd skilled wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
light open superficial trivial unimportant unintelligent
WEAK
ignorant mild moderate shallow slight stupid unemotional
ADJECTIVE
bottomless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep
WEAK
abysmal buried cavernous fathomless subterranean yawning
Antonyms
WEAK
ignorant mild moderate shallow slight stupid unemotional
ADJECTIVE
intense; emotional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abject absolute acute deep deep-seated extensive extreme far-reaching great heartfelt sincere thorough utter
WEAK
consummate deeply felt exhaustive hard heartrending hearty keen out-and-out pronounced total
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant insignificant insincere limited narrow partial restricted short stupid superficial trivial unimportant
WEAK
mild moderate shallow slight unemotional

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“Our entire family is reeling from this profound and sudden loss, and we are struggling to come to terms with a future without his bright spirit among us,” Torres wrote on the fundraiser.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

That simple yet profound insight was the foundation of Investment Quality Trends External link —an investment newsletter that this month is celebrating its 60th birthday.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The effect of lighter shoes across longer distances can be profound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“We invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey through a technological revolution more profound than any that has come before,” Cerebras said in its S-1 filing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

A profound sense of isolation grew in him as he pushed onward, unable to find any of his friends in the swarm of people.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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