Profoundly
/prəˈfaʊndli/
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a way that shows great depth of insight or feeling; deeply.
/prəˈfaʊndli/
In a deep or intense way
The experience profoundly changed his perspective on life.
💡 Simply: Imagine a really deep feeling, like when you're super sad or happy. To feel something profoundly means you feel it *very* strongly and deeply. Like, it changes the way you think about things.
👶 For kids: When you feel something very, very much, like when you are super happy or super sad.
More Examples
The documentary profoundly impacted viewers.
His words profoundly moved her.
How It's Used
"The philosopher's ideas profoundly influenced modern thought."
"She was profoundly saddened by the news."
"The novel explored the human condition profoundly."
To a great extent; completely.
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To a great extent or degree
The discovery profoundly changed the field of medicine.
💡 Simply: If something profoundly affects you, it changes you a lot, like it goes all the way to your core. Imagine a big storm—it profoundly changes the landscape.
👶 For kids: When something happens that changes something else a lot.
More Examples
Climate change is profoundly impacting global ecosystems.
The new policy profoundly affected the industry.
How It's Used
"The company's failure profoundly affected the local economy."
"Scientific advancements have profoundly altered our understanding of the universe."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
profound impact
A very significant effect or influence.
"The invention of the printing press had a profound impact on the spread of knowledge."
profoundly grateful
Feeling very thankful or appreciative.
"She was profoundly grateful for their help during a difficult time."
From Middle English *profoundly*, from Old French *profondement*, from Latin *profundus* ('deep, profound').
Historically, 'profoundly' has been used to describe deep thought, intense feelings, and significant impact since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of a deep well; to understand something profoundly is to go deep.
Word Origin
"deep"