profoundly

[ pruh-found-lee, proh‐ ]

adverb

1. to a thorough or very great extent or degree; deeply:

   Her songs range from light and humorous to profoundly moving.

   The program provides creative opportunities for profoundly disabled people with severe or complex learning and communication needs.

Other Words From

• un·pro·found·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of profoundly¹

profound ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“I’m deeply grateful and profoundly moved because I watched my father accept this award in 1981,” Broccoli said.

From Los Angeles Times

In rare cases, symptoms of Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease appear later in childhood or even in early adulthood, progressing more slowly and offering a longer -- but still profoundly challenging -- life course.

From Science Daily

In these early years, access to healthcare, good nutrition, early learning, and a safe environment profoundly shapes a child's future.

From BBC

There are many within the faith who have experienced this as a deeply painful time and for whom the direction the institution takes now is profoundly important.

From BBC

But what has changed profoundly in our society — and also explains the shift worldwide — is the explosion of social media and the dramatic shift towards an all-propaganda media diet for so many people.

From Salon

Related Words

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