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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. Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep. “A gulf profound.” Milton.
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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.
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3. Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading; overmastering; far-reaching; strongly impressed; as, a profound sleep. “Profound sciatica.” Shak.
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Of the profound corruption of this class there can be no doubt. Milman.
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4. Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive; as, a profound bow.
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What humble gestures! What profound reverence! Duppa.
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Pro*found" (?), n. 1. The deep; the sea; the ocean.
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God in the fathomless profound
Hath all this choice commanders drowned. Sandys.
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2. An abyss. Milton.
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Pro*found", v. t. To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
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Pro*found", v. i. To dive deeply; to penetrate. [Obs.]
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