🇬🇧🇨🇳 profound - 深刻的 : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "profound" ("深刻的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
If something is profound, it is very deep or very important, and it shows strong, serious thinking or feelings—like a thought that makes you go quiet and really think hard inside your mind or heart.
During a profound moment in math class, I realized my brain had gone on vacation without telling me.
The silence was profound until my stomach made a noise like a dying whale during the test.
I felt a profound sadness when I dropped my last French fry, like a tiny potato tragedy in slow motion.
Grandpa gave me profound life advice: never trust a fart while you’re sneezing and laughing at the same time.
Scientists say the ocean is profoundly deep, but I think my mom’s disappointment when I don’t do chores might be even deeper.
On the beach, an old man held a small shell to his ear. The sound made a profound calm settle in him. He gave his grandson a profound smile, then a profound hug. The child looked up with a profound trust, then ran into the waves. The old man laughed, and the day felt profound and complete.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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