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Profoundly

Verb / prəʊˈfaʊndli: / Another word for profoundly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a profound way; to a great depth or extent

Synonyms & similar words

deeply deeply intensely extremely vastly greatly immensely seriously sincerely thoroughly unbelievably utterly wholly completely fully heartily perfectly positively absolutely decidedly emphatically

Synonyms by register

Formal

deeply intensely greatly eminently

Informal

really very a lot super

Literary

exceedingly most utterly

Antonyms

superficially slightly mildly shallowly negligibly barely

Common collocations

  • profoundly affected
  • profoundly grateful
  • profoundly moved
  • profoundly important
  • profoundly true
  • profoundly disturbing
  • profoundly wise

Word family

noun profundity
adjective profound
adverb profoundly

Usage note

Used to emphasize the depth or intensity of a feeling, quality, or effect. It is generally considered a formal or semi-formal adverb.

Example sentences

  1. The concert moved her profoundly.
  2. The book profoundly changed my perspective.
  3. He was profoundly grateful for the support of his friends.
  4. She was profoundly sad when her pet dog died.
  5. The discovery had a profoundly positive impact on the field of science.

Quotes

  • 'The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.' - Diana Princess of Wales
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'The best way to predict the future is to create it.' - Peter Drucker

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