de profundis
The phrase "de profundis" originates from Latin, meaning "from the depths," and is commonly associated with expressions of deep sorrow or despair.
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Definition
C2General
(literary)A cry or expression of deep sorrow or anguish.
Example
- Her letter was a de profundis, filled with the pain of her loss.
C2Religious
(biblical)A plea for help or mercy from a place of profound despair, derived from Psalm 130.
Example
- The prayer was a de profundis, calling out to God for solace.