profound

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr tief, intensiv oder bedeutend ist; oft in Bezug auf Gedanken, Gefühle, Wirkungen oder Einsichten.

Describes something that is very deep, intense, or significant.

1. Very great or intenseB2formal

   Having deep meaning or significance; extremely strong or deep.

   Tiefgründig

   • The book had a profound impact on my thinking.
   • She felt a profound sense of loss after his departure.
   • The speech left a profound impression on the audience.

   Synonymedeepextremegreatintensepowerfulserioussincerestrong

   Antonymeinsignificantshallowslightsuperficialtrivial

2. Deep understandingB2formal

   Showing great knowledge or insight; intellectually deep.

   Tiefgründig

   • He is a profound thinker who writes about complex ideas.
   • Her analysis of the poem was profound and insightful.
   • The professor's lecture on philosophy was truly profound.

   Synonymedeepdiscerningeruditeinsightfulintellectualpenetratingperceptivesagaciousthoughtfulwise

   Antonymebanalcommonplaceordinaryshallowsuperficialtrivial

3. Extreme or completeC1formal

   Used to describe something that is total or absolute.

   Tief

   • The patient fell into a profound sleep after the medication.
   • There was a profound silence in the room after the announcement.
   • The changes led to a profound transformation of the company.

   Synonymeabsolutecompleteconsummatedeepextremeintensethoroughtotalutter

   Antonymeinsignificantshallowslightsuperficialtrivial