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   Pro·fuse

   /prəˈfyo͞os/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant: "I offered my profuse apologies" Similar copiousprolificabundantampleextravagantlavishliberalunstintingfulsomeeffusivegushingimmoderateunrestrainedexcessiveinordinateinformal:over the topgushy
   • ▪ (of a person) lavish; extravagant: "they are profuse in hospitality"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘extravagant’): from Latin profusus ‘lavish, spread out’, past participle of profundere, from pro- ‘forth’ + fundere ‘pour’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. profuseness noun

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   The meaning of PROFUSE is pouring forth liberally : extravagant. How to use profuse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Profuse.

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   Profuse is a word for a lot of something or even way too much — a profuse rainfall is a serious amount of rain. This word has to do with extravagance or abundance. If you're bleeding profusely, you're bleeding a lot.

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   Profuse definition: spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often followed by in). See examples of PROFUSE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROFUSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PROFUSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of profuse in English. profuse. adjective. us/prəˈfjuːs/uk/prəˈfjuːs/ Add to word listAdd to word list. produced or given in large amounts: She was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital with profuse bleeding. The company accepted blame and sent us profuse apologies. Synonyms. exuberant.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionprofuse adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of profuse adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROFUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   (Definition of profuse from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) profuse | American Dictionary. adjective. us / prəˈfjus / Add to word list. large in amount. profusion. noun [ U ] us / prəˈfju·ʒən /

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROFUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. plentiful, copious, or abundant 2. free or generous in the giving (of).... Click for more definitions.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › profuse_adjprofuse, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective profuse. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › ProfuseProfuse - definition of profuse by The Free Dictionary

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    1. plentiful, copious, or abundant: profuse compliments. 2. ( often foll by in) free or generous in the giving (of): profuse in thanks. [C15: from Latin profundere to pour lavishly] proˈfusely adv. proˈfuseness, proˈfusion n.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › profusePROFUSE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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    Synonyms for PROFUSE: lavish, copious, abundant, plentiful, excessive, ample, riotous, bountiful; Antonyms of PROFUSE: scanty, poor, sparse, meager, scant, inadequate, insufficient, spare.