profoundly
pruh-FOWND-lee
Profoundly (adv) means to a very great or deep degree. Example: “The news affected her profoundly.”
adv
1
To a very great or deep degree.
"The news affected her profoundly."
"He was profoundly grateful for their support."
How to use profoundly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeeply, seriously, or to a great extent.
Common pairings
profoundly affected
profoundly deaf
profoundly grateful
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more profoundly
- Superlative
- most profoundly
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Etymology
From "profound" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."
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Rhymes for profoundly
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What does “profoundly” mean?
The word “profoundly” means to a very great or deep degree. In plain terms, deeply, seriously, or to a great extent.
How do you pronounce “profoundly”?
“Profoundly” is pronounced pruh-FOWND-lee (/pɹəˈfaʊndli/ in IPA).
How do you use “profoundly” in a sentence?
Here is “profoundly” used in a sentence: “The news affected her profoundly.”
What part of speech is “profoundly”?
“Profoundly” is an adverb.
Is “profoundly” a common word?
“Profoundly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
