Profile — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈprō-ˌfī(-ə)l/ pro·file

Meaning & Definition of Profile

Profile (noun)

  1. a representation of something in outline; especially, a human head or face represented or seen in a side view
  2. an outline seen or represented in sharp relief, contour
  3. a side or sectional elevation

Profile (verb)

  1. to represent in profile or by a profile, produce (as by drawing, writing, or graphing) a profile of
  2. to shape the outline of by passing a cutter around
  3. to subject to profiling

Profile (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in silhouette, outline

    similar: contour, outline, silhouette, cast, configuration, conformation, fashion, figure, form, geometry, shape, frame, framework, shell, skeleton, arrangement, design, format, layout, makeup, organization, pattern, plan, setup
    opposite: composition, material, matter, raw material, stuff, substance

  2. as in character sketch

    similar: character sketch, obituary, chronicle, history, past, story, pathography, tell-all, psychobiography, hagiography, autobiography, bio, biography, life, memoir

Profile (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to produce a representation of the shape of the head as seen from the side

    "his likeness was profiled against a background of vegetation"

    similar: outline, draw, picture, caricature, cartoon, crayon, ink, pencil, scrawl, scribble, sketch

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Profile

The most common words with a similar meaning to Profile:

contour, outline, silhouette, cast, configuration, conformation, fashion, figure, form, geometry, shape, frame, framework, shell, skeleton, arrangement, design, format, layout, makeup, organization, pattern, plan, setup, character sketch, obituary, chronicle, history, past, story, pathography, tell-all, psychobiography, hagiography, autobiography, bio, biography, life, memoir, draw

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Profile

Words with the opposite meaning of Profile:

composition, material, matter, raw material, stuff, substance

Word Forms of Profile

Inflections: profiles, profiled, profiling

Derived words: profiler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Profile

Italian profilo, from profilare to draw in outline, from pro- forward (from Latin) + filare to spin, from Late Latin file

First known use: 1638

Words & Phrases Containing Profile

high/low profile, high-profile, in profile

Frequently Asked Questions about Profile

What does "Profile" mean?

"Profile" means a representation of something in outline; especially, a human head or face represented or seen in a side view. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a representation of something in outline; especially, a human head or face represented or seen in a side view. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Profile"?

Other words for "Profile" include contour, outline, silhouette, cast, configuration, conformation, fashion and figure. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Profile" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Profile"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Profile". Common alternatives include contour, outline, silhouette, cast, configuration, conformation, fashion, figure, form and geometry.

What is the opposite of "Profile"?

Antonyms of "Profile" include composition, material, matter, raw material, stuff and substance.

How do you use "Profile" in a sentence?

Examples of "Profile" in a sentence: "his likeness was profiled against a background of vegetation".

Is "Profile" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Profile" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Profile"?

"Profile" is pronounced /ˈprō-ˌfī(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as pro·file.

What is the origin of the word "Profile"?

"Profile" comes from Italian profilo, from profilare to draw in outline, from pro- forward (from Latin) + filare to spin, from Late Latin file. First known use: 1638.