Meaning & use
profoundly
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In a very deep, intense, or thorough way.
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The loss of her mentor affected her profoundly.
The new evidence profoundly changed how historians viewed the event.
A note on using this word
Used to intensify emotional, intellectual, or physical states; it signals depth rather than mere degree, so 'profoundly tired' feels stronger and more literary than 'very tired.'
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