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profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/adjective

उच्चारण प्रफ़ाउन्ड

गहरा, अत्यधिक, गंभीर

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adjective
  1. 1

    very great; felt or experienced very strongly

    गहरा, अत्यधिक, गंभीर

    • The news had a profound effect on her.
    • profound changes in society
    • The loss had a profound effect on the whole village.
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    • She felt profound gratitude for her teachers.
    • There has been a profound change in public attitudes.

    Synonyms deep intense far-reaching

    Opposite slight superficial mild

  2. 2

    showing great knowledge or understanding

    गूढ़, गहन (विचार, ज्ञान)

    • a profound thinker
    • a profound remark
    • The old philosopher made a profound observation about life.
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    • He gave a profound answer that surprised everyone.
    • It is a profound book that you will read several times.

    Synonyms wise deep insightful

    Opposite shallow superficial

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profoundly adv.profundity noun
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