Synonyms

profoundly

American

[pruh-found-lee, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd li, proʊ‐ /

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.

Other Word Forms

unprofoundly adverb

Etymology

Origin of profoundly

profound ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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But that agenda is also profoundly narcissistic and poorly conceived, not to mention managed by shameless lickspittles whose only authentic job skill lies in praising the boss.

From Salon

"This disruption is affecting virtually every island served by a major vessel and we are profoundly sorry for that," he added.

From BBC

The series is something profoundly personal for Boston.

From Los Angeles Times

She recounted the history of nearby Sugar Hill, a once thriving Black community that was “profoundly disrupted” by the construction of the 10 freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s frank, intimate, poetic in its elisions and profoundly haunting in its effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

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