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profoundness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /prəˈfaʊndnəs/

KK: /prəˈfaʊndnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being very deep or intense in thought, feeling, or meaning.


Example

The profoundness of her insights left everyone in awe.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the profoundness of simple moments in life?
Sloth B
Totally! Sometimes the smallest things can have the biggest impact.
Sloth A
Exactly! It's amazing how much depth there can be in everyday experiences.
Sloth B
Yeah, that's what makes life so interesting and worth exploring.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
depth
wisdom
insight
Antonyms
shallowness
ignorance
superficiality
Root Explanation

Profoundness → It is formed from "profound" (from Latin *profundus*, meaning deep) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "profoundness" refers to the state of being deep or having depth, whether in thought, feeling, or understanding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deep' ('profundus') to remember that 'profoundness' means the quality of being deep, whether in ideas or emotions.

Visually Confused Words
roundness
proudness
rotundness
pronounceness
fondness
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