profound
/pɹəˈfaʊnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
Adjective
Examples
A gulf profound as that Serbonian bog
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Very deep; very serious.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “profound” mean?
Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
Is “profound” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.