Profound Definition
profound
adjective
- showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth; "the differences are profound"; "a profound insight"; "a profound book"; "a profound mind"; "profound contempt"; "profound regret"
- of the greatest intensity; complete; "a profound silence"; "a state of profound shock"
- far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something; "the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred"; "the book underwent fundamental changes"; "committed the fundamental error of confusing spending with extravagance"; "profound social changes"
- coming from deep within one; "a profound sigh"
- (of sleep) deep and complete; "a heavy sleep"; "fell into a profound sleep"; "a sound sleeper"; "deep wakeless sleep"
- situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed; "the profound depths of the sea"; "the dark unfathomed caves of ocean"-Thomas Gray; "unplumbed depths of the sea"; "remote and unsounded caverns"
"Profound" in song lyrics
See how profound is used in real songs:
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"I'm the Griff, and I speak profound"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"Impressin me with insight, deep and profound"
Akrobatik — Basementality -
"We so foul and profound"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Esoteric, Rise — Well, Well, Well
Words that rhyme with profound
Usage tips for "profound"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "profound" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for profound to find words that pair well.