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



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