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Meaning of profuse
The primary meaning of the word "profuse" is to describe something that is abundant or plentiful.
Etymology of profuse
The word "profuse" originates from the Latin "profusus", which is the past participle of "profundere", meaning to pour forth, from "pro-" (forth) and "fundere" (to pour)
Historically, the word "profuse" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is abundant or plentiful, and its usage has evolved to include descriptions of emotions and expressions
Synonyms
lavish
abundant
plentiful
copious
profusive
generous
liberal
bountiful
munificent
extravagant
excessive
exuberant
prolific
fertile
rich
lush
verdant
riotous
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unchecked
unbridled
effusive
gushing
overflowing
surfeiting
saturating
overloading
overfilling
overflowing
Definitions
- Given or produced in large amounts: the plant produces profuse flowers
- * Expressing or feeling gratitude or apology in an unrestrained way: she was profuse in her thanks
Usage Examples
- The garden was filled with profuse blooms of colorful flowers
- * She was profuse in her apologies for the mistake
- * The company has been profuse in its praise for the new employee
Antonyms
scarce
rare
limited
restricted
controlled
restrained
sparse
meager
lean
thin
poor
deficient
inadequate
insufficient
lacking
wanting
needing
devoid
bare
barren