profoundly Meaning & Definition
What Does Profoundly Mean?
Profoundly is an adverb that means With depth, meaningfully. It is also used to mean Very importantly.
Word Facts for Profoundly
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹəˈfaʊndli/ |
| Synonyms | deeply |
| Comparative / superlative | more profoundly, most profoundly |
Profoundly Definition (Adverb)
- With depth, meaningfully.
He thought and wrote profoundly.
- Very importantly.
More profoundly, it has shaken our most fundamental assumptions.
- Deeply; very; strongly or forcefully.
From his childhood, she was profoundly troubled.
Adverb
- (manner) With depth, meaningfully.
He thought and wrote profoundly.
- (evaluative) Very importantly.
More profoundly, it has shaken our most fundamental assumptions.
- (degree) Deeply; very; strongly or forcefully.
From his childhood, she was profoundly troubled.
Synonyms of Profoundly
Profoundly synonyms and antonyms →Profoundly in a Sentence
He thought and wrote profoundly.
More profoundly, it has shaken our most fundamental assumptions.
From his childhood, she was profoundly troubled.
Word Forms & Grammar
profoundly (comparative more profoundly, superlative most profoundly)
Words That Rhyme With Profoundly
Origin of Profoundly
From Middle English profoundly, profoundely, equivalent to profound + -ly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Profoundly
What part of speech is profoundly?
Profoundly is an adverb.
What is another word for profoundly?
Words with a similar meaning to profoundly include deeply. See the full list of profoundly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of profoundly?
The comparative form is more profoundly and the superlative form is most profoundly.