profoundness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From Middle English profoundnesse, equivalent to profound + -ness.

At that moment the master of the ceremonies came bowing by, half afraid to address so great a person as Mauleverer, but willing to show his respect by the profoundness of his salutation. — Paul Clifford — Complete, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
But, since I have reason to believe that no sufficient opportunity has been afforded you of realising the enormity of your conduct, I rally the profoundness of nobility which I discover within me--I calm myself. — The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance, Lucas Malet
Now from the depths they call on Him in the profoundness of their sorrow, now Peter calls on Him; so any moment the heavens may be rent, the earth tremble to its foundations, and He appear in infinite glory, with stars at His feet, merciful, but awful. — Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero, Henryk Sienkiewicz

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