profoundness

noun

Definition of profoundnessnext
as in depth
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight) we were struck by the profoundness of his observations on the ultimate meaning of life

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  1. depth
  2. profundity
  3. brilliance
Noun
  • Soto is the centerpiece, but after seeing how long the Dodgers’ lineup played in the postseason, the Mets are hoping to add more depth and Cohen is more than willing to spend to add more.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • It’s all been pretty cool for a guy who entered the season fourth on the depth chart.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of depth
Noun
  • 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
Definition of profundity
Noun
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliance
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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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