All 22 Uses of
profound
in
Dune
- It took the most profound of her Bene Gesserit training to quiet her pulse and smooth her breathing.†
Book 1 (definition 1)
- This is profound thinking if you understand how unstable "the truth" can be.
Book 2 (definition 1) *profound = deep or far-reaching in intellect or insight
- The landscape had undergone a profound shifting.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- They bring us the Arrakeen mystical fusion whose profound beauty is typified by the stirring music built on the old forms, but stamped with the new awakening.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- A profound clarity filled Kynes' mind.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- The profound implications of the word and the language were just beginning to register with her after the tension of their encounter.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- She knew what it was—she had succumbed to that profound drive shared by all creatures who are faced with death—the drive to seek immortality through progeny.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- He could see himself perched on a dizzying summit, having experienced much and possessed of a profound store of knowledge, but all around him was abyss.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- And that was a more subtle and profound matter.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- In an abrupt and profound silence, Chani turned, stared at Paul.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- She saw a profound clue to Fremen technology in the simple fact: they were perfectionists.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- He shook his head sharply, focusing his attention on the evidences that spoke of profound depth and breadth in this Fremen culture that had swallowed them.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- Every fiber of her body accepted the fact that something profound had happened to it.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- A profound compassion for her swept through him.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- Jessica glared at her son, shocked by the profound change in him.†
Book 3 (definition 1)
- But there are more profound points of accord between the Kitab al-Ibar of the Fremen and the teachings of Bible, Ilm, and Fiqh.†
Book A2 - (definition 1)
- There is a fifth force which shaped religious belief, but its effect is so universal and profound that it deserves to stand alone.†
Book A2 - (definition 1)
- Jubilation at this "sign of profound accord" proved premature.†
Book A2 - (definition 1)
- Riots and comedy are but symptoms of the times, profoundly revealing.†
Book A2 - (definition 2)
- Analysis of their "trial of fact" on the Arrakis Affair betrays the school's profound ignorance of its own role.†
Book A3 - (definition 1)
- I am profoundly stirred!
Book Term (definition 2) *profoundly = intensely
- Watercounters have profound significance (far beyond the idea of money) especially in birth, death, and courtship ritual.†
Book Term (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (profound as in: profound idea) deep or far-reaching in intellect or consequence
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(2) (profound as in: profound sadness) of greatest intensity or emotional depth