Synonyms for Profound (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something):
fundamental
WordNet sense 2 (important in effect or meaning):
important, significant
WordNet sense 3 (marked by depth of thinking):
deep
WordNet sense 4 (in an extreme degree):
intense
WordNet sense 5 ((of sleep) deep and complete):
heavy, sound, wakeless
WordNet sense 6 (situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed):
unplumbed, unfathomed, unsounded
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