Tiefgründig
Example: Seine tiefgründigen Gedanken regen zum Nachdenken an.
Definition
"Tiefgründig" describes something that is profound, deeply thoughtful, or insightful, often provoking careful consideration or reflection. It refers to thoughts, ideas, or expressions that go beyond the surface to explore complex or significant meanings.
Etymology
The word "tiefgründig" comes from the German roots "tief" meaning 'deep' and "gründig" meaning 'thorough' or 'profound.' Together, they convey the sense of something deeply rooted or extensively thoughtful. Did you know? The combination emphasizes depth both literally and figuratively.
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"Tiefgründig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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