Examples of 'de profundis' in a sentence

Meaning of "de profundis"

de profundis: This Latin phrase translates to 'out of the depths' and is often used to refer to a work of art, writing, or music that expresses deep sorrow or grief. It can also be used more broadly to convey a sense of profound emotion or contemplation
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  • Alternative form of De Profundis
  • The 130th psalm, one of the seven penitential psalms of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.
  • A letter to Lord Alfred Douglas written by Oscar Wilde while he was imprisoned for gross indecency (homosexual acts). The title is a reference to the 130th psalm.
  • The name of various other works of art inspired by the feelings expressed in the 130th psalm. (see De Profundis)

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De profundis is rather different.
The priest at my request said a De profundis.
De profundis clamo ad te.
Their song is sadder than a De Profundis.
De profundis From the deepest sorrow or misery.
This was where we he wrote De Profundis.
De Profundis as you people say.
You should call it De Profundis.
De Profundis is the second album by the Polish death metal band Vader.
The work was entitled De Profundis.
This is De profundis clamavi, a cry from the depths.
It is featured on De Profundis.
Of course, De Profundis is a marred document.
Bach emphasizes the penitential nature of the De profundis with two “ teamed ” versions.
De Profundis is an award-nominated role-playing game by Polish designer Michal Oracz.

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Thus, succeeding in skiing the De Profundis route represents a challenge for these ski tourers.
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Suspiria de Profundis.
The priest, with his assistants, says the psalm De profundis with the antiphon Si iniquitates.
I rather fear Bosie might throw it on the fire . I call it De Profundis.
De Profundis is a mesmerizing and seductive investigation of Oscar Wilde 's project of Transgressive Aesthetics.
Chapter xxv. de profundis.
De profundis - virtuoso 17th century music for bass, cornetto and other obbligato instruments.
To be forced to tell lies is much worse -Oscar Wilde, De Profundis.
The slow movement, named De profundis clamavi after Psalm 130, is in contrast meditative and lyrical.
In Latin, it is known as De profundis.
De Profundis ( film ), an animated film by Miguelanxo Prado.
I rather fear Bosie might throw it on the fire. I call it De Profundis.
In the Suspiria de Profundis of Thomas De Quincey, 18 of 32 pieces have not survived.
It's really rather marvellous. You should call it De Profundis.
De Profundis is a letter written in 1897 by Oscar Wilde, whilst imprisoned in Reading Gaol.
The track list of De Profundis is,.
De profundis éditions produced Peste Noire 's second album Folkfuck Folie, released in June 2007.
It was just my testament . De Profundis.
Ransome won the suit, supported by Robbie Ross, the editor of De Profundis.
The first pressing had been released by De profundis éditions in March 2009.
Psalm 130 is traditionally referred to as de profundis.
A limited vinyl version co-produced by Northern Heritage and De profundis éditions was released in April 2010.
Instead, it was the essays ; the prison writings - De Profundis.
My self-sacrifice, my marvelous charity, here on Earth, de profundis domine.
And it 's about Levana . - The book 's called Suspiria de Profundis.

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