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   profuse

   /prəˈfjuːs/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant: "I offered my profuse apologies" Similar copiousprolificabundantampleextravagantlavishliberalunstintingfulsomeeffusivegushingimmoderateunrestrainedexcessiveinordinateinformal:over the topgushy
   • ▪ (of a person) 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROFUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Profuse means produced or given in large amounts, or large in amount. See how to use this adjective in sentences and synonyms, and compare with irony.

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     profuse. adjective. us / prəˈfjuːs / uk / prəˈfjuːs / Add to...

   • Profuse: Portuguese Translation

     profuse translate: profuso, intenso, excessivo. Learn more...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › profuseProfuse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Profuse means pouring forth liberally or exhibiting great abundance. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of profuse from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › profusePROFUSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. adjective. us / prəˈfjuːs / uk / prəˈfjuːs / Add 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. lush. luxuriant. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Plenty and abundant.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › profuseProfuse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Profuse means giving or pouring forth freely, often to excess, or abundant. Learn how to use profuse in sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and word origin.

8. 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.