# profound

- **Language:** English
- **Level:** C1 (Advanced)
- **Part of speech:** adjective
- **Pronunciation:** /prəˈfaʊnd/
- **English:** very great or deep; showing deep thought
- **Persian:** عمیق

## Example

> The book had a profound effect on me.
> آن کتاب تأثیر عمیقی بر من گذاشت.

## Word forms

- adverb: profoundly

## Synonyms

deep, intense

## Opposites

superficial

## Common phrases

- profound effect
- profound silence
- profound change

## Related words

- [superficial](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/superficial): only on the surface; not deep or thorough (C1)
- [compelling](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/compelling): so interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it (C1)
- [comprehensive](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/comprehensive): including everything or almost everything (C1)
- [elusive](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/elusive): difficult to find, catch or achieve (C1)
- [inherent](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/inherent): existing as a natural and permanent part of something (C1)
- [intricate](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/intricate): having many small parts or details that fit together (C1)
- [resilient](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/resilient): able to recover quickly from difficulties (C1)
- [substantial](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/substantial): large in amount, size or importance (C1)

Source: https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/profound