Awful
Awful adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that's awful sweet of you
Profoundly and awful are semantically related. in very topic. In some cases you can use "Profoundly" instead an adverb "Awful".
Nearby Word: awfully
Profoundly
Profoundly adverb - To a great depth psychologically.
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Synonyms for Profoundly
Awful and profoundly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awful" instead an adverb "Profoundly".
Nearby Words: profound, profoundness
Both words in one sentence
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Downer Ending: The Rebels are on the run, Han's been kidnapped, Luke loses his lightsaber and right hand, and his soul is profoundly shaken by Vader's claim to be his father, leaving the awful suspicion that his mentors Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda have lied to him.
Source: Film / The Empire Strikes Back -
Downer Ending: The Rebels are on the run, Han's been kidnapped, Luke's hand has been cut off, and his soul is profoundly shaken by Vader's claim to be his father, leaving the awful suspicion that his mentors Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda have lied to him.
Source: Film / The Empire Strikes Back
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