PROFOUNDLY

profoundly, deeply, intensely

(adverb) to a great depth psychologically or emotionally; “They felt the loss deeply”; “she loved him intensely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

profoundly (comparative more profoundly, superlative most profoundly)

(manner) With depth, meaningfully.

(evaluative) Very importantly.

(degree) Deeply; very; strongly or forcefully.

Source: Wiktionary

Pro*found"ly, adv.

Definition: In a profound manner. Why sigh you so profoundly Shak.

PROFOUND

Pro*found", a. Etym: [F. profond, L. profundus; pro before, forward + fundus the bottom. See Found to establish, Bottom lowest part.]

1. Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep. "A gulf profound." Milton.

2. Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough; as, a profound investigation or treatise; a profound scholar; profound wisdom.

3. Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading; overmastering; far-reaching; strongly impressed; as, a profound sleep. "Profound sciatica." Shak. Of the profound corruption of this class there can be no doubt. Milman.

4. Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive; as, a profound bow. What humble gestures! What profound reverence! Dupp

Pro*found", n.

1. The deep; the sea; the ocean. God in the fathomless profound Hath all this choice commanders drowned. Sandys.

2. An abyss. Milton.

Pro*found", v. t.

Definition: To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

Pro*found", v. i.

Definition: To dive deeply; to penetrate. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

PROFOUNDLY

Etymology

Adverb

PROFOUND

Recent Word Finds

Word of the Day

ANTHOZOAN

Do you know this game?