People were profoundly shocked by the news of the President's role in the scandal.

Profoundly shocked, she stared back at him, unable even to find words.

The chief clerk seemed too profoundly shocked to continue and for some time he remained silent.

And yet, somehow, I was not very profoundly shocked.

They had been close personal friends, and the solicitor was profoundly shocked by Tanner's news.

European public opinion has been profoundly shocked by the unfolding tragedy.

The next thing he remembers is how profoundly shocked he was on hearing about the five deaths.

He felt profoundly shocked by the barrage of photos of him in the press.

Many commentators said they were profoundly shocked to see women engaging in such degrading conduct.

No one was seriously hurt, but the incident profoundly shocked the Danes, who believed it couldn't happen there.