profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/adjective

Extremely deep, intense, or full of meaning.

Example sentence

“Losing her job had a profound impact on her plans.”

In medicine and formal prose it means complete or very great: profound deafness, profound changes. Not just deep thoughts.

Featured as word of the day on July 26, 2026.

Related words

profuseTo pour something out freely; to give or spend in a lavish, wasteful way.profitThe money left over after all costs have been paid.prohibitTo officially ban something or refuse to allow it.proficientSkilled and capable at doing something, usually through practice.projectA piece of planned work with a clear goal, usually completed over several stages.professorA teacher of the highest academic rank at a university or college.