Top synonyms for “profound”: fundamental, heavy, sound, unfathomed, unplumbed, unsounded, wakeless, deep, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed“the profound depths of the sea”
- (adjective)(of sleep) deep and complete“a heavy sleep”
- (adjective)coming from deep within one“a profound sigh”
- (adjective)of the greatest intensity; complete“a profound silence”
- (adjective)showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth“the differences are profound”
- (adjective)far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something“the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "profound"?
Common synonyms for "profound" include fundamental, heavy, sound, unfathomed, unplumbed, unsounded. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "profound"?
Antonyms for "profound" include superficial. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "profound" mean?
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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