Profundity - A Definition

I could have waited for Erin to read my first post and give me the definition, but then I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to make another post out of it.  And considering I would like to include some dictionary definitions for various words on this blog, I figured I should just exert the energy required to press F12 on my Macbook and then type in the word (also note I had to copy and paste it…you appreciate me now don’t you?).  Without further adieu, here it is:  

profundity |prəˈfəndətē|noun ( pl. -ties)

deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought : the simplicity and profundity of the message.

• great depth or intensity of a state, quality, or emotion : the profundity of her misery.

• a statement or idea that shows great knowledge or insight.

If pressed, I think I could have defined this word with whatever is the antonym of profundity (ok, I looked it up:  ’superficial, simple’).  I certainly wouldn’t have guessed definition number 2, but I like it, particularly if it refers to a profundity of God-intoxicated joy.