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Definition of profusely

profusely

/prəˈfjuːs.li/
pro · fuse · ly
Adjective:profuse
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profusely Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for profusely

• Nearby Words

profoundness
profundity
profuse
profusely
profusion
progenitor
progenitrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'profuse' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Profuse' derives from the Latin 'profusus', the past participle of 'profundere' (to pour forth), combining 'pro-' (forth) and 'fundere' (to pour).

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