profoundly
Translation
profoundly, deeply, extremely, greatly
Examples
She was profoundly affected by the news.
She was profoundly affected by the news.
I am profoundly grateful for your help.
I am profoundly grateful for your help.
Grammar Patterns
((profoundly + adjective/participle)) to a profound extent; extremely. I am profoundly disappointed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deeply, extremely, greatly; Antonyms: slightly, superficially
Etymology
From the adjective 'profound' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is simply the adverb form of 'profound'. If something has a profound effect, it affects you profoundly.