profundity

Definitions

Great depth of insight or knowledge.

The quality of being intense or extreme in nature.

A deep or profound state or quality.

Examples

The philosopher was known for the surprising profundity of his simple observations.

She was struck by the profundity of the silence that filled the ancient cathedral.

Synonyms

depth wisdom insight sagacity erudition intensity seriousness

Antonyms

shallowness superficiality frivolity triviality ignorance simplicity emptiness