PROFOUNDLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROFOUNDLY?

Need another word that means the same as “profoundly”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “profoundly” in this overview.

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.