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profuse Antonyms

Opposite of profuse

Because the opposite of profuse shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Especially plentiful; abundant or produced in great quantity.

Usage Example

"The patient experienced sparse sweating after taking the medication."

Strongest
sparse
scant
meager
scarce
scanty
Strong
paltry

• adjective (Context 2)

Giving or pouring forth freely and generously; extravagant or lavish.

Usage Example

"She was stingy in her apologies after accidentally spilling coffee on the guest's coat."

Strongest
stingy
miserly
parsimonious
sparing
Strong
frugal
restrained

Similar words to profuse

Words similar to profuse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

copious
lavish
abundant
effusive
extravagant
plentiful
ample
unstinting
See all synonyms of profuse

• Nearby Words

profoundly
profoundness
profundity
profuse
profusely
profusion
progenitor

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Profuse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/profuse
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