de profundis
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of de profundis
from the first words of Psalm 130
Example Sentences
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Were its fronting precipices organs, with their mountainous columns and pilasters for organ-pipes, they might produce a de profundis worthy of the scene and of its sentiments, its inspiration.
From Overland by De Forest, J. W. (John William)
Vibrating over the sands and through the rocks, filling the immense void, crying out as it were for the sphinx, a veritable de profundis of the wastes.
From The Human Side of Animals by Dixon, Royal
In remembrance I beg you to say a paternoster and an Ave Maria and a de profundis, and sprinkle holy water.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
Thrusting her fingers into her ears, Regina fled down the walk out of the yard, anywhere to escape the sound and sight of that broken-hearted woman, whose cry was indeed de profundis.
From Infelice by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
Her letters were written in varying spirits, sometimes cheery, sometimes de profundis.
From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
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