PROFUSELY
abundantly, copiously, profusely, extravagantly
(adverb) in an abundant manner; “they were abundantly supplied with food”; “he thanked her profusely”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
profusely (comparative more profusely, superlative most profusely)
In great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner.
Usage notes
Some verbs commonly collocating with profusely: sweat, apologise, bleed, thank, cry
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*fuse"ly, adv.
Definition: In a profuse manner.
PROFUSE
Pro*fuse", a. Etym: [L. profusus, p. p. of profundere to pour forth
or out; pro forward, forth + fundere to pour: cf. F. profus. See Fuse
to melt.]
1. Pouring forth with fullness or exuberance; bountiful; exceedingly
liberal; giving without stint; as, a profuse government; profuse
hospitality.
A green, shady bank, profuse of flowers. Milton.
2. Superabundant; excessive; prodigal; lavish; as, profuse
expenditure. "Profuse ornament." Kames.
Syn.
– Lavish; exuberant; bountiful; prodigal; extravagant.
– Profuse, Lavish, Prodigal. Profuse denotes pouring out (as money,
etc.) with great fullness or freeness; as, profuse in his
expenditures, thanks, promises, etc. Lavish is stronger, implying
unnecessary or wasteful excess; as, lavish of his bounties, favors,
praises, etc. Prodigal is stronger still, denoting unmeasured or
reckless profusion; as, prodigal of one's strength, life, or blood,
to secure some object. Dryden.
Pro*fuse", v. t.
Definition: To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to
squander. [Obs.] Chapman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition