Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough; as, a profound investigation or treatise; a profound scholar; profound wisdom
A profound idea, work, or person shows great intellectual depth and understanding. This is a book full of profound, original and challenging insights. shallow
{s} of great depth, fathomless; deep, not superficial; intense, extreme; serious, sober
far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something; "the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred"; "the book underwent fundamental changes"; "committed the fundamental error of confusing spending with extravagance"; "profound social changes"
(The) Richard Middleton, theologian ( - 1304 ) The Profound Doctor Thomas Bradwarden, a schoolman (Fourteenth century ) Most Profound Doctor Ægidius de Columna, a Sicilian schoolman (Died 1316 )
emphasis You use profound to emphasize that something is very great or intense. discoveries which had a profound effect on many areas of medicine. profound disagreement Anna's patriotism was profound. + profoundly pro·found·ly This has profoundly affected my life
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depths; from the depths of your being; "the differences are profound"; "a profound insight"; "a profound book"; "a profound mind"; "profound contempt"; "profound regret