Definitions

profuse

[pruh-fyoos, proh‐] / prəˈfjus, proʊ‐ /

ADJECTIVE

abundant, excessive

Synonyms

WEAK

abounding alive with ample aplenty bounteous bountiful copious crawling with dime a dozen extravagant extreme exuberant fulsome galore generous immoderate lavish liberal lush luxuriant no end openhanded opulent overflowing plentiful plenty prodigal profusive prolific riotous sumptuous superfluous swarming teeming thick with unstinting

Antonyms

WEAK

lacking sparse wanting

Example Sentences

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Profuse sweating often accompanies myocardial infarctions, the doctor told him.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Profuse and genuine greenery sprouted out of giant crocks in the hallways.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 14, 2013

Profuse with C scrolls and S curves, rococo has often been labeled an interior decorator's art.

From Time Magazine Archive

Profuse engraving, gold and silver or contrasting wood inlays, carving, and elaborate checkering patterns were yours for the asking.

From Time Magazine Archive

Profuse at all times in his gratitude to Silvestrina, whenever she brought him good news, news better than usual, he pressed her to his bosom.

From Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection by Landor, Walter Savage

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