Profundity
The depth of thought, feeling, or significance; the quality of being deeply insightful or meaningful.
nounProfundity
The depth of thought, feeling, or significance; the quality of being deeply insightful or meaningful.
nounImagine This
Picture a scholar diving into a vast ocean of ideas; each layer you explore reveals a richer, more intricate meaning, until you reach a shimmering floor of insight—the profundity of the discussion.
Sounds Like
pruh-FUN-duh-tee
Looks Like
resembles the adjective 'profound' with the -ity suffix
Remember This
Profundity is the noun form of 'profound.' It is more common in formal or literary contexts. The adjective 'profound' is more frequently used in everyday language.
Other Forms
Connect With
depth, insight, significance, gravitas, sagacity, wisdom
Note
Profundity refers to intellectual or emotional depth, not just physical depth. Be careful not to replace it with 'depth' in every context; use 'depth' for physical measurements or in more casual writing while 'profundity' conveys serious significance or complexity.