profoundly
word
Definition
To a very great or intense degree; used to emphasize the depth or seriousness of something.
Usage & Nuances
"Profoundly" is formal and often intensifies adjectives like 'grateful', 'sorry', or 'affected'. Common in academic, emotional, or intellectual contexts. Avoid with casual adjectives; use to highlight strong impact or depth.
Spanish: profundamentePortuguese (BR): profundamentePortuguese (PT): profundamenteChinese (Simplified): 深刻地 - 深深地Chinese (Traditional): 深刻地 - 深深地Hindi: गहराई सेArabic: بعمقBengali: গভীরভাবে - অত্যন্তRussian: глубоко - чрезвычайноJapanese: 深く - 心からVietnamese: sâu sắc - hết sứcKorean: 깊이 - 매우Turkish: derinlemesine - son dereceUrdu: انتہائی - گہرائی سےIndonesian: sangat mendalam - secara mendalam
Example Sentences
His book changed the way I think profoundly.
natural
I was profoundly moved by the story they shared.
natural
The loss of his friend affected him profoundly for years.
natural
I am profoundly grateful for your help.
basic
The speech profoundly affected me.
basic
She was profoundly sorry for her mistake.
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