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profound

UK
/prəˈfaʊnd/
US
/prəˈfaʊnd/

Translations

profoundadjective
more profound
Comp.
most profound
Super.
UK
/prəˈfaʊnd/
US
/prəˈfaʊnd/
profondSe dit d’une grande profondeur physique ou spatiale.
The profound silence of the forest at night was both eerie and calming.
Le silence profond de la forêt la nuit était à la fois étrange et apaisant.
profondSe dit d’une compréhension, d’une réflexion ou d’une idée intellectuellement profonde.
Her profound knowledge of the subject impressed everyone in the room.
Sa connaissance profonde du sujet a impressionné tout le monde dans la salle.
profondSe dit d’un effet, d’une émotion ou d’une intensité très forte.
The news had a profound impact on him, leaving him speechless.
La nouvelle a eu un impact profond sur lui, le laissant sans voix.
Synonyms
weighty
insightful
far-reaching
thoughtful
serious
significant
intense
deep
Antonyms
shallow
superficial
profoundnoun
profounds
pl
UK
/prəˈfaʊnd/
US
/prəˈfaʊnd/
Archaic/literary use meaning “the depths; the abyss”
abîmeSens littéraire : le fond, la profondeur extrême, notamment de la mer ou de l’espace.
Sailors feared what dwelt in the profound beneath their ship.
Les marins craignaient ce qui habitait l’abîme sous leur navire.
profounderadjective

profound

profounder
Comp.
profoundest
Super.
UK
/prəˈfaʊndə/
US
/proʊˈfaʊndɚ/
Comparative form of the adjective “profound”.
plus profondComparatif de « profond » ; emploi général pour une plus grande profondeur ou intensité.
The novel offers a profounder exploration of human nature than his earlier works.
Le roman offre une exploration plus profonde de la nature humaine que ses œuvres précédentes.
Additional translations
plus pénétrantEmployé pour l’idée d’une analyse ou d’une intuition plus fine et plus pénétrante.

Definitions

profoundadjective
Having deep insight or understanding.
Her profound knowledge of the subject impressed everyone in the room.
Very great or intense.
The news had a profound impact on him, leaving him speechless.
Situated at or extending to a great depth.
The profound silence of the forest at night was both eerie and calming.
Demanding deep thought or insight; intellectually deep or difficult to grasp.
The professor posed a profound question about the nature of consciousness.
profoundnoun
The deepest part or the abyss, especially of the sea or space; great depth.
Sailors feared what dwelt in the profound beneath their ship.
profounderadjective
Comparative of profound: having greater depth, intensity, or insight.
The novel offers a profounder exploration of human nature than his earlier works.
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