Profound
Example: Profound insights change understanding fundamentally
Definition
"Profound" describes something very deep or intense in quality, thought, or feeling. It often refers to insights or experiences that significantly impact understanding or emotions, going beyond superficial levels to reveal deeper truths or meanings.
Etymology
The word "profound" comes from the Latin 'profundus,' meaning 'deep' or 'bottomless.' It combines 'pro-' (forth, forward) and 'fundus' (bottom), originally describing physical depth but later used metaphorically for deep thoughts or emotions.
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"Profound" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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