Definition of profound
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: having intellectual depth and insight
b
: difficult to fathom or understand
2a
: extending far below the surface
b
: coming from, reaching to, or situated at a depth : deep-seated
a profound sigh
3a
: characterized by intensity of feeling or quality
b
: all encompassing : complete
profound sleep profound deafness
profound
noun
Definition of profound (Entry 2 of 2)
archaic
: something that is very deep
specifically
: the depths of the sea
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The first known use of profound was in the 14th century
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