Need another word that means the same as “profoundly”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “profoundly” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Profoundly” are: deeply, intensely, extremely, very, exceedingly, greatly, immensely, enormously, terribly, tremendously, awfully, heartily, keenly, acutely, painfully, thoroughly, sincerely, so
Profoundly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Profoundly" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “profoundly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- To a great depth psychologically.
- To a great depth psychologically or emotionally.
- To a profound extent; extremely.
- In a profound way; greatly.
Synonyms of "Profoundly" as an adverb (18 Words)
acutely | In a way that shows a perceptive understanding or insight. The visor was acutely peaked. |
awfully | Very. We played awfully. |
deeply | To a great depth; far down or in. Dived deeply. |
enormously | Extremely. Quality of life varies enormously from one place to another. |
exceedingly | Extremely. The team played exceedingly well. |
extremely | To a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect. This is an extremely difficult thing to do. |
greatly | To an extraordinary extent or degree. They now have greatly increased powers. |
heartily | With gusto and without reservation. They were heartily sick of the whole subject. |
immensely | To an exceedingly great extent or degree. The president was immensely popular. |
intensely | With extreme force or strength. She loved him intensely. |
keenly | In a keen or penetrating way. People are keenly watching the developments. |
painfully | (with reference to something undesirable) exceedingly. She coughed painfully. |
sincerely | With sincerity; without pretense. She praised him sincerely for his victory. |
so | Referring back to something previously mentioned. Never been so happy. |
terribly | Used as intensifiers. It was all terribly frustrating. |
thoroughly | Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. We searched the files thoroughly. |
tremendously | Extremely. Daniel played tremendously throughout. |
very | Used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal. The river rose very quickly. |
Usage Examples of "Profoundly" as an adverb
- He profoundly altered the whole course of my life.
- A profoundly disturbing experience.
Associations of "Profoundly" (30 Words)
abyss | A wide or profound difference between people; a gulf. Satan s dark abyss. |
amazing | Surprising greatly. An amazing number of people registered. |
better | Comparative of well in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. She had almost bettered him at archery. |
considerable | Large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree. A position of considerable influence. |
deep | Relatively deep or strong affecting one deeply. Dug deep. |
deeply | To a great depth;far down. Richard felt her loss very deeply. |
depth | The distance from the front to the back of something. The depth of the water. |
engross | Devote (oneself) fully to. The country had made the best of its position to engross trade. |
enormity | The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong. A thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime. |
essential | A thing that is absolutely necessary. Fibre is an essential ingredient of our diet. |
hefty | Done with vigour or force. They could face hefty fines. |
height | Elevation especially above sea level or above the earth’s surface. It would be the height of bad manners not to attend the wedding. |
important | Important in effect or meaning. It is important to avoid monosyllabic answers. |
importantly | In a manner designed to draw attention to one’s importance. Kruger strutted forward importantly. |
incredible | Very good; wonderful. At incredible speed. |
ingrained | Deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held. His deeply ingrained Catholic convictions. |
large | A garment size for a large person. A large city. |
noteworthy | Worth paying attention to; interesting or significant. Noteworthy features. |
outstanding | Of major significance or importance. An outstanding war record. |
profundity | Intellectual depth; penetrating knowledge; keen insight; etc. The profundity of her misery. |
prominence | A stream of incandescent gas projecting above the sun’s chromosphere. She came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s. |
prominent | A stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back. A new theory is the most prominent feature of the book. |
seminal | Relating to or derived from the seed of a plant. The spermatozoa are washed to separate them from the seminal plasma. |
serious | Demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application. Are you serious or joking. |
significant | Fairly large. Significant details. |
significantly | In an important way or to an important degree. Significantly he has refused to give a straight answer to this question. |
sizable | Large in amount or extent or degree. A sizable fortune. |
substantial | Having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable. A mere dream neither substantial nor practical. |
unlock | Become unlocked. The campaign has helped us unlock rich reserves of talent among our employees. |
versed | An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures. A solicitor well versed in employment law. |