profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/
English C1 · AdvancedadjectiveDescribing things
profound (adjective) means very great or deep; showing deep thought.
Persian: عمیق
Meaning of profound
| Word | profound |
|---|---|
| Definition | very great or deep; showing deep thought |
| Persian | عمیق |
| Pronunciation | /prəˈfaʊnd/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
The book had a profound effect on me.
آن کتاب تأثیر عمیقی بر من گذاشت.
Word forms of profound
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | profound |
| adverb | profoundly |
Synonyms of profound
deep, intense
Opposites of profound
Common phrases with profound
- profound effect
- profound silence
- profound change
Related English words
superficialonly on the surface; not deep or thorough · C1compellingso interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it · C1comprehensiveincluding everything or almost everything · C1elusivedifficult to find, catch or achieve · C1inherentexisting as a natural and permanent part of something · C1intricatehaving many small parts or details that fit together · C1resilientable to recover quickly from difficulties · C1substantiallarge in amount, size or importance · C1
Questions about profound
What does profound mean?
profound (adjective) means very great or deep; showing deep thought.
What is the Persian meaning of profound?
profound means عمیق in Persian.
What level is the word profound?
profound is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for profound?
Words close in meaning to profound include deep, intense.
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