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. Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive; as, a profound bow. What humble gestures! What profound reverence! Dupp
PROFOUND
Pro*found", n.
1. The deep; the sea; the ocean. God in the fathomless profound Hath all this choice commanders drowned. Sandys.
2. An abyss. Milton.
PROFOUND
Pro*found", v. t.
Defn: To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
PROFOUND
Pro*found", v. i.
Defn: To dive deeply; to penetrate. [Obs.]
PROFOUNDLY
Pro*found"ly, adv.