Profound

Adjective

Definition: Having deep meaning or significance.

Definition: Showing great insight or understanding.

Synonyms: Deep, Intense, Significant, Meaningful

Antonyms: Shallow, Superficial, Trivial

Examples:

The book had a profound impact on her life.
His profound knowledge of the subject impressed everyone.

Mnemonics:

Think of a "profound" statement that deeply resonates with you.
Imagine diving into the depths of a profound thought.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'profound', from Old French 'profond', from Latin 'profundus' (deep, immense).

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe deep physical and metaphorical depths.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Profound silence"

Explanation:

Complete silence, often indicating a moment of great significance or intensity.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "profound" with "profuse"

Explanation:

"Profound" refers to depth of meaning or significance, while "profuse" means abundant or excessive in quantity. They have different meanings and should not be used interchangeably.