profundity

noun

pro·​fun·​di·​ty prə-ˈfən-də-tē 

plural profundities

1

a

: intellectual depth

b

: something profound or abstruse

2

: the quality or state of being profound or deep

Synonyms

• deepness
• depth
• profoundness

Examples of profundity in a Sentence

the profundity of his thoughts

Her books are a mixture of playfulness and profundity.

the depth and profundity of her feelings

Recent Examples on the Web

Whatever profundity the original had has been emptied out, and the new material is particularly enervating. —Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 14 June 2024

Previously taut performances unravel as a result of this extension, and the story meanders to a conclusion weighted with false profundity. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Nobody’s logging on expecting profundity, hilarity, or sincerity. —Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024

While its audience has always been relatively small, the Peabody-winning series is beloved by those who’ve found it for its unique mix of gentleness, realism, earthy humor, and plainspoken profundity. —Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English profundite, from Latin profunditat-, profunditas depth, from profundus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

profundity

noun

pro·​fun·​di·​ty prə-ˈfən-dət-ē 

plural profundities

1

: great knowledge or understanding

2

: something profound