profound
Translation
profound, deep, intense, great
Examples
He had a profound impact on my life.
He had a profound impact on my life.
The book contains profound truths about humanity.
The book contains profound truths about humanity.
Grammar Patterns
((a profound sth.)) used to describe a very great or intense state, quality, or emotion. He had a profound respect for nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deep, intense, insightful; Antonyms: superficial, shallow
Etymology
From Latin 'pro-' (forth) + 'fundus' (bottom), literally meaning 'reaching to the bottom'.
Memory Tips
Think 'pro' + 'found'. A pro has 'found' the deep meaning of something.