Comparative for intended for, or likely to be understood by, only a small number of people
“His speech would include a profound explanation of mankind's propensity for personal biases.”
Comparative for intellectually deep
“The piece is also a profound statement about the elusiveness and instability of musical meaning.”
Comparative for significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“My near-death experience would have a significantly profound effect on me.”
Comparative for deeply or sincerely felt or expressed on an emotional level
“The speaker conveyed his profound gratitude to those who had come before and made possible the organization's current success.”
Comparative for to an absolute degree
“The unpopular decision was met with a profound, almost shocked, silence by the crowd.”
Comparative for to a great or far-reaching extent
“Alexia believes that profound changes must be made to bring climate change under control.”
Comparative for extending deep or very far down
“Nathan Drake made his way through a cavern more profound than he could have ever imagined.”
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