PROFOUND

profound. profound, deepe, or high.

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profound. Profound, n. the sea, the abyss; v.i. to dive into

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Pro‐found″, a. [[F. profond, L. profundus; pro before, forward + fundus the bottom. See Found to establish, Bottom lowest part.]] 1. 1. Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep. “A gulf profound.” Milton.
2. 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. 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. 4. Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive; as, a profound bow.
What humble gestures! What profound reverence! Duppa.