profound

Definition

Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.

Etymology

From Middle English profound, profounde, from Anglo-Norman profound, from Old French profont, profonde, from Latin profundus (“deep, profound”), from prō + fundus (“bottom; foundation”).

Example Sentences

• "A gulf profound as that Serbonian bog"
• "a profound investigation"
• "a profound scholar"