de profundis
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of de profundis
from the first words of Psalm 130
Example Sentences
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Her letters were written in varying spirits, sometimes cheery, sometimes de profundis.
From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
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
“Where shall I find a quiet church where I may say his de profundis in peace?”
From The Armourer's Prentices by Hennessy, W.J.
He will begin a letter with a de profundis, and towards the end forget his sorrows, glide into commonplace topics, and write about them in the ordinary strain.
From Cowper by Smith, Goldwin
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)
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