profoundness

noun

Definition of profoundnessnext
as in depth
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight) we were struck by the profoundness of his observations on the ultimate meaning of life

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Recent Examples of profoundness As a result of that, there’s a profoundness to their relationship. — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026 For Twitty, the book’s profoundness resides between the lines. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 None of us can know the profoundness of their loss. — Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundness
  1. depth
  2. profundity
  3. brilliance
Noun
  • The depth of the water around the debris field was 80 to 90 feet.
    — John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The depth of the water around the debris field was 80 to 90 feet (about 24 to 27 meters).
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of depth
Noun
  • Affleck is clearly trying for something closer to poetry here, hoping the film’s visual splendor and its heightened dialogue would convey profundity.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But, as always, Morris finds profundity in unexpected places.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of profundity
Noun
  • For all the brilliance of Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, one thing his crew has struggled to do consistently is cover the tight end.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An entire generation mistaking the actor’s brilliance as an invitation.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of brilliance

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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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