PROFUNDITY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

profundity

noun

prə-ˈfən-də-tē

Definition of profundity

as in depth

the quality of being great in extent (as of insight) a philosopher who is widely respected for the profundity of her thinking

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Recent Examples of profundity Love Island had shifted what had previously been an unshakable self-identification and stumbled into comic profundity. — Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The second half, which dips into profundity and sentimentality while not always hitting the mark per Ryan, will be a harder sell for the audience that the film‘s opening sequences (and its marketing) attracts. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 June 2026 Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Regardless of whether Arthur Agee and William Gates become the next Jordan — or even the next Isiah Thomas — their lives wind up far more interesting than potential glory, with unexpected developments achieving a profundity few scripts ever could have. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for profundity

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From a mode standpoint, the team put its proverbial foot into the depth of Dynasty mode.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
France has emerged as the World Cup's benchmark team, showcasing unparalleled individual brilliance and collective chemistry.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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