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Meanings of profound in English

Portuguese
profundo
Catalan
fondo
Spanish
profundo

Showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth.

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profundo

(Of sleep) deep and complete.

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

Hanging scroll; Clerical script (HYS-000168)

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Usage of profound in English
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These are certainly days of profound change in the political landscape there.
The Irish Times
2
It's actually a profound question that we don't know the answer to.
Beyond The Frontier: Steadfast
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He had a profound understanding of the danger of unchecked state power.
The Guardian
4
Now a similarly profound change is taking place in another country: Russia.
The Irish Times
5
Her words over the past few days are having a profound effect.
The Guardian
6
Manufacturing industry has undergone a profound change over the past few decades.
The Irish Times
7
She reports going through a phase of profound doubt about her decision.
Keeper: one house, three generations, and a journey into alzheim...
8
My children illustrate the same point on a much more profound level.
Is Human Nature Obsolete?
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The statement continued: Chuck felt profound sorrow and regret for his action.
The Guardian
10
His knowledge of history and in particular of Irish matters was profound.
The Irish Times
11
Around him was profound silence; the music in the Vauxhall was over.
The Idiot
12
His words seem to speak to people in perturbing or profound ways.
The Irish Times
13
Both institutions have largely ignored recent profound changes in the world outside.
The Irish Times
14
The events of that long summer had a profound effect on me.
A colossal failure of common sense: the inside story of the coll...
15
Maguire clearly felt under no particular pressure to have a profound reaction.
The Guardian
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Words of profound insight and inspiration, sure to warm even your heart.
The frailty of flesh
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Profound through the time
Profound across language varieties
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Common
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Common
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