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a.[F. profond, L. profundus; pro before, forward + fundus the bottom. See Found to establish, Bottom lowest part.] 1. Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep. "A gulf profound." Milton. 2. 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. 3. Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading; overmastering; far-reaching; strongly impressed; as, a profound sleep. "Profound sciatica." Shak. Of the profound corruption of this class there can be no doubt. Milman. 4. Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive; as, a profound bow. What humble gestures! What profound reverence! Duppa. Profound" (), n. 1. The deep; the sea; the ocean. God in the fathomless profound Hath all this choice commanders drowned. Sandys. 2. An abyss. Milton. Profound" v. t.To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. Profound" v. i.To dive deeply; to penetrate. [Obs.] スポンサード リンク
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