Dictionary Check: profound

"profound" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

Example: "the differences are profound"
Antonyms:
adjective

of the greatest intensity; complete

Example: "a profound silence"
adjective

far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

Example: "the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred"
Synonyms:
adjective

coming from deep within one

Example: "a profound sigh"
adjective

(of sleep) deep and complete

Example: "a heavy sleep"
Synonyms:
adjective

situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed

Example: "the profound depths of the sea"

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