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    de pro·fun·dis
    /ˌdā prəˈfo͝ondəs/

    noun

    • 1. a heartfelt cry of appeal expressing deep feelings of sorrow or anguish.

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  2. traditionalcatholicprayers.com › 2019/08/23 › de-profundisDe Profundis - Traditional Catholic Prayers

    Aug 23, 2019 · De profundis. A prayer of a sinner, trusting in the mercies of God. The sixth penitential psalm. O ut of the depths I have cried unto Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If Thou, O Lord, shalt mark our iniquities: O Lord, who can abide it?

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › de profundisDe profundis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    3 days ago · The meaning of DE PROFUNDIS is out of the depths : from a state of affliction and anguish.

  4. www.learnreligions.com › de-profundis-542782De Profundis Latin Name for the 130th Psalm - Learn Religions

    Apr 14, 2019 · The De Profundis is the common name for the 130th Psalm (in the modern numbering system; in the traditional numbering system, it is the 129th Psalm). The Psalm takes its name from the first two words of the psalm in its Latin phrasing (see below).

  5. www.coursehero.com › lit › De-ProfundisDe Profundis Study Guide - Course Hero

    "De profundis" is a Latin phrase meaning "from the depths." It is taken from the first line of Psalm 130 from the Book of Psalms in the Bible. The title was added to the text when it was published after Oscar Wilde's death. Summary.

  6. www.poetrypoets.com › de-profundis-oscar-wilde-analysisDe Profundis Oscar Wilde Analysis - Poetry & Poets

    Nov 16, 2023 · The Meaning and Legacy of De Profundis. Wilde’s De Profundis has become one of the most acclaimed works of English literature. It is a profoundly moving meditation on life, suffering and redemption and provides readers with an insight into Wilde’s inner turmoil and personal journey.

  7. litbug.com › de-profundis-oscar-wilde-summary-analysisDe Profundis Oscar Wilde Summary & Analysis - Litbug

    Jul 26, 2021 · De Profundis is a long letter written by the famous Irish writer Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol. The phrase “De Profundis” means “ from the depths ” in Latin and is derived from the first line of Psalm 130.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › De-ProfundisDe Profundis | Wilde’s Letter, Prison, Autobiography | Britannica

    De Profundis, letter written from prison by Oscar Wilde. It was edited and published posthumously in 1905 as De Profundis. Its title—the first two words of Psalms 130, part of the Roman Catholic funeral service—was supplied by Wilde’s friend and literary executor Robert Ross.

  9. ultimatelexicon.com › definitions › dDe Profundis - Definition, Etymology, and Literary Significance

    Explore the term 'De Profundis,' understand its rich historical and literary context, and how it has been used in literature and modern language. Learn about its usage, synonyms, and famous examples.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishDe Profundis - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of De Profundis in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › de-profundisDE PROFUNDIS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    De profundis definition: out of the depths (of sorrow, despair, etc.).. See examples of DE PROFUNDIS used in a sentence.