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- [pruh-found]
- /prəˈfaʊnd/
- /prəˈfaʊnd.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-found]
- /prəˈfaʊnd/
Definitions of profoundly word
- adjective profoundly penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker. 1
- adjective profoundly originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being; profound grief. 1
- adjective profoundly being or going far beneath what is superficial, external, or obvious: profound insight. 1
- adjective profoundly of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance: a profound book. 1
- adjective profoundly pervasive or intense; thorough; complete: a profound silence. 1
- adjective profoundly extending, situated, or originating far down, or far beneath the surface: the profound depths of the ocean. 1
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Origin of profoundly
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin profundus deep, vast, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + fundus bottom (see found2)
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Parts of speech for Profoundly
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profoundly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for profoundly
adv profoundly
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- but good — (Idiomatic) To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
adverb profoundly
- abstrusely — In an abstruse manner. (First attested in the early 17th century.)0.
- affectingly — In a manner so as to affect.
- exaggeratedly — To an excessive degree; in an exaggerated manner.
- expertly — In an expert manner; with great skill.
- feelingly — (of the expression of an emotion or opinion) in a heartfelt way.
Antonyms for profoundly
adverb profoundly
- glibly — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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