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profound

British pronunciation/pɹəfˈa‍ʊnd/
American pronunciation/pɹoʊˈfaʊnd/
profound
[ADJECTIVE]
1

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

antonyms : superficial
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2

requiring a lot of thought or deep study

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3

showing the intensity or greatness of something

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4

situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed

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5

(of sleep) deep and complete

synonyms : heavy
sound
wakeless
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6

far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

synonyms : fundamental
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7

coming from deep within one

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Examples
1The generational impact of this nicotine-reduction policy is profound.
2The implications of this are profound.
3The implications of this decision were profound.
4That data are profound.
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