profound synonyms

profound

modif.

  1. Physically deep

    fathomless, bottomless, subterranean; see deep 1.

  2. Intellectually deep

    learned, recondite, heavy, erudite, scholarly, abstruse, mysterious, sage, serious, sagacious, penetrating, discerning, knowing, wise, reflective, knowledgeable, intellectual, enlightened, thorough, informed, of great learning, immensely learned; see also intelligent 1, learned 2, solemn 1.

    Antonyms superficial*, shallow*, flighty. *

  3. Emotionally deep

    heartfelt, deep-felt, great; see intense.

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