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

Beyond the profundities of Trump’s motivations, Stan also set out to master the basics — the stare, the accent, the walk, the rhythm. —Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025

Their building of the groove is a lesson in simplicity and profundity, the whole greater than its parts. —Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025

But the narrative itself can be a mixed bag, an ambitious text with some moments of true profundity and others still reaching for meaning. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024

The simplicity of that, the profundity of that, in terms of coming to terms with a relationship that is finite, is really important. —Max Gao, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025

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

Rhymes for profundity

• fecundity
• rotundity

Kids Definition

profundity

noun

pro·​fun·​di·​ty prə-ˈfən-dət-ē 

plural profundities

1

: great knowledge or understanding

2

: something profound