English · Arts & Literature
profoundly
/prəˈfaʊnd.li/
[/prəˈfaʊnd.li/]
in a deep, far-reaching way
Advancedadverb
Definition
To be profoundly affected is to be affected very deeply and significantly. Speakers describe being profoundly changed by an experience.
Example
The trip profoundly changed how she saw the world.
The trip profoundly changed how she saw the world.
Etymology
From 'profound', from Latin 'profundus', meaning deep.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to intensify deep, far-reaching effects.