profundity

noun

pro·​fun·​di·​ty prə-ˈfən-də-tē 

plural profundities

1

a

: intellectual depth

b

: something profound or abstruse

2

: the quality or state of being profound or deep

Synonyms of profundity

• depth
• brilliance

Examples of profundity in a Sentence

the profundity of his thoughts

Her books are a mixture of playfulness and profundity.

the depth and profundity of her feelings

Recent Examples on the Web

Then again, this mood piece of monumental profundity and grace does the exact same thing for its viewers. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025

That’s got all the enticing ripples of profundity and still, to make a manifesto of it is risky. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025

And yet, Einstein’s key insights, and the profundity of special relativity, were lauded and marveled at by even the physicists who had discovered the transformations previously. —Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025

As with many of Burton's best films, the real magic is the nuggets of human profundity hidden within the bleak imagery and whimsical comedy. —Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English profundite, from Latin profunditat-, profunditas depth, from profundus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for profundity

• fecundity
• rotundity

Kids Definition

profundity

noun

pro·​fun·​di·​ty prə-ˈfən-dət-ē 

plural profundities

1

: great knowledge or understanding

2

: something profound