profoundly — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

profoundly (/prəˈfaʊnd.li/)

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🔊 /prəˈfaʊnd.li/

Meaning

Meaning: in a deep, far-reaching way

To be profoundly affected is to be affected very deeply and significantly. Speakers describe being profoundly changed by an experience.

Examples

🗣 The trip profoundly changed how she saw the world.

Etymology

From ‘profound’, from Latin ‘profundus’, meaning deep.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to intensify deep, far-reaching effects.

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Tags: depth, intensity

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