Meaning & use
profound
Very deep, strong, or important in its effect or meaning.
See it in a sentence
Learning to read had a profound effect on her independence.
The poem asks a profound question about belonging.
A note on using this word
Profound commonly describes effects, changes, insights, or feelings; it suggests more depth than ordinary importance.
Words with a similar meaning
deepfar-reaching
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
superficialshallow
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