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profundity

profundity

3 8.4
A serious, clear way of thinking that shows strong understanding of important ideas
  • noun
  • /prəˈfʌndɪti/
  • Formal
translation icon : profundidad
  • 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.

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Examples

  • His poetry has a simple profundity like that which we find in Emily Dickinson.

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  • The philosopher's lectures are known for their incredible profundity, offering deep insights into the human condition.

  • In other words, the profundity of real life shapes the thinking.

  • Maybe not the ultimate in profundity, but within the context of the book, it works.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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

insight
vsprofundity
493 4.9

A deep clear understanding of how something really is

stresses wider intellectual wisdom rather than a single clear understanding
depth
vsprofundity
146 4.4

Serious, careful thinking or strong understanding of a subject

highlights broader intellectual wisdom and wide conceptual reach
thoughtfulness
vsprofundity
2 3.8

Careful, long attention to an idea before deciding

is more about broad intellectual wisdom than careful reflection
depth of knowledge
vsprofundity
1 6.3

A strong, detailed understanding of a subject

covers wider wisdom and general mental authority beyond one subject
deepness
vsprofundity
1 7.0

Thought that shows strong understanding of complex ideas

focuses on overall wisdom and broad intellectual reach
insightfulness
vsprofundity
1 6.7

A deep understanding that sees what others do not about people or situations

focuses more on broad, deep mental wisdom than quick perception
wiseness
vsprofundity
1 7.5

Being experienced and able to make good choices

is more about abstract intellectual wisdom and broad understanding
profoundness
vsprofundity
7.5

Great depth of thought or feeling that shows strong understanding

is the typical sense focusing on great mental understanding
learnedness
vsprofundity
  • Formal
8.9

Deep knowledge someone has after long study of books

values general intellectual wisdom rather than only formal scholarship
eruditeness
vsprofundity
  • Formal
9.9

A quality of knowing a lot from careful study

leans toward deep intuitive wisdom rather than academic knowledge

Antonyms

Lack of deep thought or careful attention

3 5.4

A person or idea that shows little deep thought and weak feeling

How Profound

profundity
  • Formal
3 8.4
depth
146 4.4
insight
493 4.9
understanding
871 1.1

Surface Forms

profundity singular
profundities plural

Morphology

profundity = profound (transparent) = profund + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'profound' indicating the quality or state of being profound.

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.