All 3 Uses of
profound
in
A Prayer for Owen Meany
- The shopping list is profoundly basic.†
p. 429.9 *profoundly = with greatest intensity or emotional depth
- The Rev. Mr. Wiggin, such a veteran of Christmas pageants, looked at Owen Meany with profound respect—as if he'd seen the Christ Child come and go, but never before had he encountered a little Lord Jesus who was so perfect for the part.†
p. 169.3
- —thinks that Hester the Molester is both profound and humane.†
p. 521.9
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