de profundis

[ dey proh-foon-dis ]

Latin.

1. out of the depths (of sorrow, despair, etc.).

de profundis

/ deɪ prɒˈfʊndɪs /

adverb

1. out of the depths of misery or dejection

Word History and Origins

Origin of de profundis¹

from the first words of Psalm 130

Example Sentences

If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

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Attending a special service for the success of the War, he is reported to have "sung the De Profundis at the top of his voice."

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But the clamour of the multitude soon drowned the De Profundis of the cross-bearer.

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Even the voice of Conover was heard, de profundis clamavi, from his dungeon cell.

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To dig up de profundis a shoehorn that you need is a more remarkable achievement than to unearth a new Pompeii.

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