PROFOUNDNESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

profoundness

noun

Definition of profoundness

as in depth

the quality of being great in extent (as of insight) we were struck by the profoundness of his observations on the ultimate meaning of life

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Recent Examples of profoundness As a result of that, there’s a profoundness to their relationship. — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026 For Twitty, the book’s profoundness resides between the lines. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 None of us can know the profoundness of their loss. — Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026

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The epicenter was approximately 21 miles west of Petrolia, at a depth of 12 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
For one game, against the Chargers on Sunday at Arrowhead, the Chiefs dug into their depth chart and got significant contributions from the next men up in a 22-6 victory.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of depth

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In the 100 years since his birth, and 60 since his death, generations of writers have found inspiration in his casual profundity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Affleck is clearly trying for something closer to poetry here, hoping the film’s visual splendor and its heightened dialogue would convey profundity.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of profundity

Noun

But this offseason, the owners finally made moves, bringing in Bob Myers, the architect of Golden State’s brilliance, and Mike Gansey.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Shohei Ohtani’s two-way brilliance helped the Dodgers win two World Series titles and become a global draw, but his age and injuries are raising questions about the cost of pitching.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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