Synonyms of profundity

profundity

noun

prə-ˈfən-də-tē 

as in depth

the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)

a philosopher who is widely respected for the profundity of her thinking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depth
• brilliance
• profoundness
• sensitivity
• wisdom
• deepness
• perception
• perceptiveness
• sense
• brightness
• sagacity
• perceptivity
• sensibility
• discernment
• intellect
• intelligence
• judgement
• wit
• penetration
• acuity
• percipience
• smartness
• perspicacity
• judgment
• sapience
• acuteness
• braininess
• reason
• sharpness
• keenness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• superficiality
• shallowness
• stupidity
• idiocy
• imbecility
• mindlessness
• irrationality
• unreasonableness
• unsoundness
• illogic
• witlessness
• simpleness
• brainlessness

Examples of profundity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Irish writer who relocated to Paris, found inspiration in the French language and became one of the most innovative literary artists of the second half of the 20th century, was allergic to the uplifting pieties and sentimental profundities that are the mainstay of screen biographies. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024

Waltzing along the fine line between preciousness and profundity, Brion’s lilting piano theme perfectly echoes the tone of a beguiling romance that — by design — struggles to find a balance in its feelings. —Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024

Both Chalice of Blood and Curse of Forgiveness ruin the attempt at comic-book profundity. —Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024

The phenomenal gift of literally living, the profundity of waking up in the morning. —Outside Online, 10 July 2024