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Definition of profuse

profuse

/prəˈfjuːs/
pro · fuse
Adverb:profusely
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profuse Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Especially plentiful; abundant or produced in great quantity.

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for profuse

• Nearby Words

profoundly
profoundness
profundity
profuse
profusely
profusion
progenitor

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin profusus, the past participle of profundere, meaning 'to pour forth' or 'to squander' (from pro- 'forth' and fundere 'to pour').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Profuse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/profuse
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