profound

• Qualifie ce qui est très profond physiquement, ou qui a une grande intensité, une grande importance ou une grande portée intellectuelle ou émotionnelle.

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

1. Very great or intenseB2formal

   Having deep meaning or significance; extremely strong or deep.

   Profond (très grand, intense)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeepextremegreatintensepowerfulserioussincerestrong

   Antonymesinsignificantshallowslightsuperficialtrivial

2. Deep understandingB2formal

   Showing great knowledge or insight; intellectually deep.

   Profond (sens figuré, intellectuel)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeepdiscerningeruditeinsightfulintellectualpenetratingperceptivesagaciousthoughtfulwise

   Antonymesbanalcommonplaceordinaryshallowsuperficialtrivial

3. Extreme or completeC1formal

   Used to describe something that is total or absolute.

   Profond, extrême ou complet

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsolutecompleteconsummatedeepextremeintensethoroughtotalutter

   Antonymesinsignificantshallowslightsuperficialtrivial