profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/adjective

Extremely deep, intense, or full of meaning.

Example sentences

“Losing her job had a profound impact on her plans.”
“He spoke with profound respect about his former teacher.”

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.

Synonyms for profound

deep
intense
far-reaching
great
significant

Antonyms

superficial
shallow
trivial

Related words

profuseProduced or given in very large amounts.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.