de profundis
proper noun
Definitions
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)
adverb
Definitions
From deep feelings of misery or despair.