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profound

Meaning

Characterized by depth and intensity; having a strong, significant effect.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The old man's story about losing his home was so sad. His voice shook as he described everything he had. It was a profound experience, a deep, intense feeling of loss that left everyone in the room quiet. You could see how much it still hurt him.

The silence after the old miner found the vein of pure, unmarred quartz was profound. It wasn't just quiet; it was a deep, heavy stillness that settled over him, a feeling that marked a true turning point in his hard life.

The silence after the music stopped was profound. It wasn't just quiet; it was heavy, like a held breath. Every note had carried so much feeling, and their absence left a hole that felt incredibly deep and significant.

My sock went missing in the dryer, a loss so profound it made me question my entire life choices. Was this the universe's way of telling me to embrace single socks, or just a very, very hungry lint monster? The emptiness where my foot used to be was a deep, intense ache.

Barnaby the hamster had a profound obsession with kale. He'd hoard it, gnaw it with a fervor that shook his tiny cage, and stare at it with eyes wide and gleaming. This intense, significant effect kale had on Barnaby was both hilarious and a little bit scary.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

He looked at his daughter's face, a wave of love so profound it stole his breath. He knew in that instant his whole world had irrevocably changed.

Watching the ancient lava flow cool, a profound stillness settled over the observer. The sheer power unleashed and the slow, geological transformation left an indelible mark, a deep, significant effect that altered his perception of time itself.

The quiet hum of the antique gramophone, carrying a tune from her grandmother's youth, had a profound effect on Elara. Tears welled, not from sadness, but from the intense connection she felt to a past she never knew, a deep, resonant wave of belonging washing over her.

The news hit him with a profound sadness, a weight that settled deep in his chest. It wasn't just a little upset; this was a significant, intense sorrow that changed everything. He felt the raw depth of it, and knew this moment would leave a lasting impression.

My dog's fart after eating a whole bag of beans had a *profound* effect on the living room's atmospheric conditions, a truly significant and intense alteration that made me question the very existence of breathable air.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The old man's confession about his wartime experiences carried a profound weight. His voice, thick with regret, conveyed a depth of suffering that left the room in a heavy silence, demonstrating a strong, significant effect on everyone present.

Witnessing the aurora borealis for the first time left a profound mark on the geologist. The ethereal glow, shimmering across the arctic sky, evoked a feeling of awe so intense it felt like a direct connection to the planet's core, a truly significant effect.

The news hit him with profound impact. He sat in silence, the weight of the situation pressing down. He understood now; this wasn't just a setback, but a significant shift with deep consequences that would alter his future.

Observing the glacial ice core samples, Dr. Anya Sharma felt a profound sense of responsibility. The data revealed a rapid, unprecedented shift in atmospheric composition, a discovery with a strong, significant effect on how humanity must now confront its future.

The engineer watched the complex seismic readings with a profound sense of dread. Years of research, dedicated to predicting these cataclysmic shifts, had culminated in this moment. The tremors, far more intense than any model predicted, promised a significant, devastating effect on the delicate geothermal regulators.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The news of their daughter's recovery brought a profound wave of relief. After months of agonizing uncertainty, the quiet joy that settled over the family was deep and palpable, a significant shift from the gnawing anxiety that had previously permeated their lives.

The geologist, after decades of diligent study, finally witnessed a seismic anomaly of *profound* significance. Years of meticulous data collection culminated in a revelation that would irrevocably alter prevailing tectonic theories, a shift imbued with a powerful, deep intensity.

The derelict starship's silent chambers held a profound stillness, a palpable weight of unanswered questions that pressed down on the lone surveyor. Decades of interstellar void had imbued the emptiness with a deep, almost physical sorrow, a testament to the crew's vanishing without a trace.

My sudden aversion to beige upholstery had a profound effect on my interior decorating choices, transforming my living room from a sepulchral snooze-fest into a psychedelic wonderland. The sheer, unadulterated audacity of fuchsia velvet now elicits a visceral, albeit delightful, cacophony in the most discerning of guests.

Professor Quibble's lament on the existential ennui of sentient, particularly garrulous, garden gnomes was truly profound. His dissertation, delivered via a kazoo concerto, had a profound effect on the bewildered horticultural society, prompting many to ponder the profound implications of ceramic existentialism and the inherent, often excruciating, dignity of perpetually smiling lawn ornaments.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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