profound

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
  2. adjective of the greatest intensity; complete
  3. adjective far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

Etymology

From Middle English profound, profounde, from Anglo-Norman profound, from Old French profont, profonde, from Latin profundus (“deep, profound”), from prō + fundus (“bottom; foundation”).

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