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profound

pronunciation:: pr faUnd [or] pro faUnd
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part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	coming from or going to a great depth. She felt profound sadness after the death of her father. synonyms: deep similar words: yawning
definition 2:	having a deep, thorough understanding. The travel agent had a profound knowledge of West Africa. synonyms: wise antonyms: shallow similar words: intellectual, learned, sage, serious, sober, thoughtful
related words:	intelligent, wise
derivations:	profoundly (adv.), profoundness (n.)

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