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July 26, 2026

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.

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