profuse

Word Origin & History

early 15c., "lavish, extravagant," from Latin profusus "spread out, lavish, extravagant," literally "poured forth," noun use of past participle of profundere "pour forth," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + fundere "to pour" (see found (v.2)). Meaning "bountiful" is from c.1600. Related: Profusely; profuseness.

Example Sentences for profuse

"Why, mother, you are profuse in unhappy apothegms this morning," said Joe.

Pluto was profuse in his thanks, while Monroe hunted for a match with which to view the picture.

Here she was acknowledging everything with most profuse confession.

Though it was 43 degrees below zero, I was in a profuse perspiration.

The trainer was in profuse perspiration, though it was 38 degrees below zero.

He did not believe in strong purgatives, nor in profuse and sudden blood-lettings.

He was too profuse indeed with his facts: he had not the art of condensation.

It may be imagined how happy I was and how profuse in the expression of my gratitude.

Hence, he was everywhere greeted with a genial and profuse hospitality.

Mary turned, and overwhelmed the astonished Arthur with her profuse thanks.

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