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The meaning of PROFOUND is having intellectual depth and insight. How to use profound in a sentence.

Definition of profoundly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

profoundly adverb greatly, very, deeply, seriously, keenly, extremely, thoroughly, sincerely, intensely, acutely, heartily, to the core, abjectly, to the nth degree, from the bottom of your …

The adverb profoundly means something similar to “extremely,” with the additional sense that it’s something intense and deeply felt. If you’re profoundly confused, you’re very confused — …

Factsheet What does the adverb profoundly mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb profoundly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Oct 23, 2025 · profoundly (comparative more profoundly, superlative most profoundly) (manner) With depth, meaningfully.