profoundly

adverb

Definition of profoundlynext
as in deeply

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundly
  1. radically
  2. wholly
  3. utterly
  4. remarkably
  5. absolutely
  6. exceptionally
  7. entirely
  8. extremely
Adverb
  • The German luxury automaker is also radically changing the look of its interiors.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of radically
Adverb
  • Often lauded as one of the finest filmmakers of his generation, Lynch coined a distinctive and wholly unique style of storytelling, which often involved all-American normality jarring with warped scenes of unexpected violence.
    Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Not the best time for a movie on a wholly different scourge.
    Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • With a gimlet eye and a surprisingly girlish laugh, Vera is cantankerous, impatient, intensely private, unapologetically disheveled and utterly glorious.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • To the utterly vanquished and frequently mocked 3-14 Cleveland Browns goes the second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • Haaland’s deal, remarkably long, extravagantly expensive — but probably worth every penny — seems to offer a far safer investment than that.
    Martin Rogers, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Rather than delay the deadline, the court instead acted remarkably fast to resolve TikTok’s lawsuit at every stage.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of remarkably
Adverb
  • That was before a back-to-back against the defending Stanley Cup champions — who absolutely dismantled the Hurricanes.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Neukirch made clear at the Jan. 13 meeting that while the use of a residential property for commercial purposes absolutely is not permitted, private events at homes are not subject to city regulation.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • In this latest back-and-forth, the exceptionally wet winters of 2023 and 2024 supercharged the growth of brush and grasses in hillsides and canyons.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • That makes this example an exceptionally rare opportunity.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of exceptionally
Adverb
  • But that spark was short-lived, though entirely riveting.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future was shot entirely in Greece.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Indications include the way that the video is taken from extremely close to the tank at low level, and the operator display which is typical of FPVs rather than scouts.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The recovery process will be extremely expensive and emotionally challenging in the months and years to come.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of extremely
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Thesaurus Entries Near profoundly

profound

profoundly

profoundness

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