Profound Meaning in English

word

US

/pɹoʊˈfaʊnd/

proh-FOWND

UK

/pɹəfˈaʊnd/

pruh-FOWND

التعريف

Describes something very deep, intense, or having great meaning or importance. It can refer to feelings, thoughts, or effects that are strong and lasting.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

"Profound" is formal and used for serious topics: "profound impact", "profound sadness", "profound truth". It is not used for everyday, simple things—use "deep" for less intense situations. Often emphasizes depth in emotion, understanding, or effect.

• Spanish: profundo - intenso
• Portuguese (BR): profundo - intenso
• Portuguese (PT): profundo - intenso
• Chinese (Simplified): 深刻的 - 意义深远的
• Chinese (Traditional): 深刻的 - 意義深遠的
• Hindi: गहरा - अत्यंत
• Arabic: عميق - شديد
• Bengali: গভীর - তীব্র - গভীর অর্থপূর্ণ
• Russian: глубокий - значительный - серьёзный
• Japanese: 深い - 意味深い
• Vietnamese: sâu sắc - thâm thúy
• Korean: 심오한 - 깊은
• Turkish: derin - çok anlamlı
• Urdu: گہرا - عمیق
• Indonesian: mendalam - sangat berarti

جمل نموذجية

She felt profound sadness after her loss.

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The book is full of profound ideas.

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There was a profound silence after he spoke.

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The movie had a profound effect on me.

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His words left a profound impression on everyone in the room.

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She has a profound understanding of human nature.

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