PROFOUND

a. n. v.

8 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep. "A gulf profound." Milton.

2.
a.

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.
a.

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.
a.

Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive; as, a profound bow. What humble gestures! What profound reverence! Dupp

5.
n.

The deep; the sea; the ocean. God in the fathomless profound Hath all this choice commanders drowned. Sandys.

6.
n.

An abyss. Milton.

7.
v.

To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

8.
v.

To dive deeply; to penetrate. [Obs.]

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