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tiefgründig

profound, deep, thought-provoking

adjective TEEF-gruun-dikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

deeply reflective

Usage Note

tiefgründig describes someone whose thinking goes beneath the surface, or a conversation or text that engages with deep ideas. It is used approvingly and contrasts with oberflächlich (superficial). Common in literary or philosophical contexts.

Examples

"Er ist ein tiefgründiger Denker, der einfache Fragen in stundenlange Gespräche verwandeln kann."

Natural Translation

He is a profound thinker who can turn simple questions into hours-long conversations.

Literal Translation

He is a profound thinker, who simple questions into hour-long conversations transform can.

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