Want to use Profound correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like deep or intense.

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Profound in a sentence

Profound | Profoundly | Profoundest | Profoundness

Profound meaning

  1. Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
  2. Very deep; very serious.
  3. Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough.

Synonyms of Profound

deep intense unplumbed unfathomed wakeless sound heavy important significant fundamental superficial scholarly thoughtful unsounded

Example sentences (20)

It has been an honour to be entrusted with the profound responsibility of leading an organization that touches so many.

Ahead of the sensational Super Bowl performance, the businesswoman spoke with about how motherhood has in profound ways.

In the coming years, Pakistan is anticipated to experience profound and widespread effects of climate change.

It really brings home how profound was the PNC’s destruction of our educational system between 1964 and 1992.

And I would argue, beyond the military support, the moral support you've given Ukrainians has been profound.

His portraits reflect a wide range of emotions, from exuberance to profound grief and everything in between.

Expressing gratitude through saying "thanks" is a simple yet powerful act that carries profound significance in many lives.

Ileana acknowledged the profound beauty and joy of being pregnant in her note, a blessing she thought she would never have.

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D. in Dine Culture and Language Sustainability will have a profound impact on the future of the tribe’s language and culture.

His love of the south Pacific was profound and he continued to visit the New Hebrides whenever he could.

Beyond the physical pain and constraints, motorcycle accidents can exact profound psychological trauma.

Despite the profound impact money has on our daily existence, the topic remains taboo in some families.

I’m also heartbroken to witness the profound pain of my Jewish and Muslim friends and their growing fears for their own safety.

It was the moment Ms Plibersek realised there were women out there who feared their own husbands, and it had a profound impact.

Although my role in the film was relatively minor, it bestowed upon me a profound sense of fulfilment.

He said that he had recently returned from a trip to Africa, which he found profound and life chaning.

Experts believe that conditions at the time of a baby’s birth have profound impact on what kind of healthy start that child gets.

Her brave decision has had a profound impact, inspiring others to embrace self-care and chart their own paths to personal growth.

I experienced what thousands of people do when they get hooked by a teacher or group: a sense of tapping into something profound.

In my view the time has come for him to move on, notwithstanding his family’s profound and widely-appreciated links with the SNP.

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Common combinations with profound

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "profound" in a sentence?
An example: "It has been an honour to be entrusted with the profound responsibility of leading an organization that touches so many." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "profound" from real English texts.
What does "profound" mean?
Profound means: Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
What are synonyms of "profound"?
Common synonyms of "profound" include: deep, intense, unplumbed, unfathomed, wakeless, sound, heavy, important. Plus 6 more synonyms.
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Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "profound", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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