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profusely Antonyms

Opposite of profusely

Pinning down the opposite of profusely requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a great degree; in large amounts or with great abundance.

Usage Example

"The marathon runner was sweating sparingly as he crossed the finish line in the humid summer heat."

Strongest
sparingly
scantily
meagerly
Strong
sparsely
slightly
barely

Similar words to profusely

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

copiously
abundantly
lavishly
plentifully
heavily
freely
generously
excessively
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Profusely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/profusely
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