Diminished and Profound

Diminished

Diminished adjective - Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth).

Profound is an antonym for diminished.

Nearby Word: diminishing

Profound

Profound adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.
Usage example: a profound silence fell over the audience after the last note had sounded

Diminished is an antonym for profound.

Nearby Words: profoundly, profoundness
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