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The definition of profound is being deep, having intellectual depth or being intensely felt.

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An example of profound is a scientific equation proving God's existence.

See profound in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

very deep or low: a profound abyss, sleep, etc.
marked by intellectual depth: a profound discussion
intensely felt: profound grief
thoroughgoing: profound changes
unbroken: a profound silence

Origin: ME < OFr profund < L profundus < pro-, forward (see pro-) + fundus, bottom

noun

Archaic an abyss or deep, as of the ocean
something profound

Related Forms:

profoundly adverb
profoundness noun

See profound in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective pro·found·er, pro·found·est

Situated at, extending to, or coming from a great depth; deep.
Coming as if from the depths of one's being: profound contempt.
Thoroughgoing; far-reaching: profound social changes.
Penetrating beyond what is superficial or obvious: a profound insight.
Unqualified; absolute: a profound silence.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English profounde

Origin: , from Old French profond

Origin: , from Latin profundus

Origin: : prō-, before; see pro-¹

Origin: + fundus, bottom

Related Forms:

pro·foundˈly adverb

pro·foundˈness noun

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