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PROFOUND

(adj., adj.sat, noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Profound.

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Profound - as an adjective

Showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

Example: "The differences are profound"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
superficial18

Profound - as an adjective satellite

Of the greatest intensity; complete

Example: "A profound silence"

Far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

Example: "The fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fundamental17

Coming from deep within one

Example: "A profound sigh"

(of sleep) deep and complete

Example: "A heavy sleep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavy14sound6wakeless15

Situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed

Example: "The profound depths of the sea"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unfathomed19unplumbed16unsounded11

Profound - as a noun

The deep; the sea; the ocean.

An abyss.

Profound - as a verb

To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.

To dive deeply; to penetrate.

Example Sentences

"The book had a profound impact on me."
"The musician's lyrics held a profound meaning."
"The speaker delivered a truly profound speech."
"Her knowledge of art was profound."
"The experiment resulted in a profound discovery."
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Word Game Points

Is PROFOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, profound is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROFOUND has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PROFOUND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profound is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFOUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PROFOUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profound is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFOUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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