C1adjectivephilosophy
US/prəˈfaʊnd/
UK/prəˈfaʊnd/
very great or strong; also showing deep understanding or serious thought
In context
The death of her father had a profound effect on her music.
The old monk gave a simple but profound answer to my question.
AI is bringing profound changes to the way newsrooms work.
Words that go with profound
adjective + noun
- profound effectSocial media has had a profound effect on how teenagers see themselves.
- profound impactThe war had a profound impact on his poetry.
- profound changeThe country went through profound changes in the 1990s.
- profound senseAfter the retreat, she felt a profound sense of peace.
- profound questionChildren often ask profound questions about life and death.
- profound influenceBuddhism has had a profound influence on Vietnamese art.