English · Arts & Literature
profundity
/prəˈfʌn.də.ti/
[/prəˈfʌn.də.ti/]
great depth of insight
Advancednoun
Definition
Profundity is great depth of knowledge, thought, or insight. A statement of profundity reveals something deep about life.
Example
The poem's profundity stayed with readers for years.
The poem's profundity stayed with readers for years.
Etymology
From Latin 'profunditas', from 'profundus', meaning deep.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the depth of moving ideas, art, or speech.