profundity
- noun
- /prəˈfʌndɪti/
- Formal
- We took the inconvenience of our love as proof of its profundity.
And I recognize the profundity of that and the rending quality of that.
- And I recognize the profundity of that and the rending quality of that.
- This one line that rattles the stars, rattles meaning with such utter profundity that it has no equal in literature, film or religious text.
- And it's, it's, it's profundity, if you will, the, the mystical experience or however you want to describe that.
- And if it feels in enticing to want to cultivate, curate the the profundity of this life force energy, then I might recommend like a a teeny fast.
Examples
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His poetry has a simple profundity like that which we find in Emily Dickinson.
Blog text (15) -
The philosopher's lectures are known for their incredible profundity, offering deep insights into the human condition.
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In other words, the profundity of real life shapes the thinking.
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Maybe not the ultimate in profundity, but within the context of the book, it works.
Blog text (15) -
I was shocked at the profundity of my reaction.
Fiction book (2002) -
If you think there is any profundity in this movie, you are deluded.
Blog text (10) -
The profundity of that silence, the camaraderie and presence of it, stopped my breath.
Fiction book (2002) -
I was impressed, not just by their participation, but also by their intellect and, in some cases, profundity.
Academic text (2013) -
And my sense is that this conversation will leave you with more than a few life altering profundities to ponder and practice.
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This one line that rattles the stars, rattles meaning with such utter profundity that it has no equal in literature, film or religious text.
Synonyms
A deep clear understanding of how something really is
Serious, careful thinking or strong understanding of a subject
Careful, long attention to an idea before deciding
A strong, detailed understanding of a subject
Thought that shows strong understanding of complex ideas
A deep understanding that sees what others do not about people or situations
Being experienced and able to make good choices
Great depth of thought or feeling that shows strong understanding
Deep knowledge someone has after long study of books
A quality of knowing a lot from careful study
Antonyms
How Profound
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Profundity comes from the Latin profundus, which means 'very deep', and it shares the same root as the English word profound. So a person's profundity is their deep wisdom or insight, like ideas that go far below the surface.