Synonyms for Profound
Definition of 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"
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "profound"
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"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