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
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Recent Examples of profundity
Whatever profundity the original had has been emptied out, and the new material is particularly enervating.
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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
Nobody’s logging on expecting profundity, hilarity, or sincerity.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
While its audience has always been relatively small, the Peabody-winning series is beloved by those who’ve found it for its unique mix of gentleness, realism, earthy humor, and plainspoken profundity.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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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
Nobody’s logging on expecting profundity, hilarity, or sincerity.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
While its audience has always been relatively small, the Peabody-winning series is beloved by those who’ve found it for its unique mix of gentleness, realism, earthy humor, and plainspoken profundity.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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