adverb
profundamente
deeply
De manera muy intensa o con mucha atención y sentimiento.
Definition & meaning
Profundamente is an adverb meaning deeply, profoundly, or thoroughly. It can describe:
- Strong feelings or effects: “She was deeply moved.”
- Great depth of thought or understanding: “He reflected deeply.”
- An action carried out thoroughly: “The issue was thoroughly analyzed.”
Grammar & Word origin
It is formed from profunda, the feminine form of profundo (“deep” or “profound”), plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente, similar to English “-ly.”
As an adverb, profundamente does not change for gender or number.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- hondamente — “deeply”; similar in meaning, though often more literary.
- intensamente — “intensely”; emphasizes strength rather than depth.
- exhaustivamente — “exhaustively”; emphasizes thoroughness, especially in analysis or investigation.
Antonyms:
- superficialmente — “superficially”; without much depth or thoroughness.
- ligeramente — “slightly”; with little intensity or to a small degree.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Pedro respiró profundamente antes de empezar el examen.adverb
Pedro breathed deeply before starting the exam.
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