View synonyms for profoundly

profoundly

[ pruh-found-lee, proh‐ ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

to a thorough or very great extent or degree; deeply:
Her songs range from light and humorous to profoundly moving.
The program provides creative opportunities for profoundly disabled people with severe or complex learning and communication needs.

Binding the resolution of my case to progress in the nuclear negotiations is profoundly unjust.

Only now, when we were able to talk frankly and at length, did I come to realize how profoundly it had affected him.

They profoundly question whether these programs will be available to them when they become eligible.

The Republican base is profoundly larger than it was in 1964.

The Arab spring failed, but it demonstrated the ancient regimes are doomed unless they change profoundly, which is very unlikely.

Few persons can attain to adult life without being profoundly impressed by the appalling inequalities of our human lot.

Aristide clambered back to his seat, took the child on his knees, and commiserated it profoundly.

When he entered his sitting-room M. de Kerguel rose and profoundly saluted him.

The Savages have often been present, always profoundly silent and reverent.

He seemed profoundly attentive, did not attempt any conversation, and kept his eyes on the ground.

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