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Synonyms & Similar Words
luxuriant
abundant
lavish
copious
plentiful
rich
generous
bountiful
ample
prolific
exuberant
riotous
unrestrained
unbridled
effusive
gushing
profusely
overflowing
teeming
swarming
thronging
crowded
dense
heavy
intense
strong
vivid
powerful
energetic
vigorous
dynamic
enthusiastic
ebullient
effervescent
lavish
opulent
sumptuous
resplendent
gorgeous
magnificent
grand
elaborate
ornate
excessive
overgrown
rampant
uncontrolled
unremitting
persistent
incessant
continuous
uninterrupted
unrelenting
Meaning of Profuse
The primary meaning of the word "Profuse" is to describe something that is plentiful or abundant.
Definitions
- Given or produced in large amounts
- Having or showing a willingness to give or spend generously
- Growing or produced in large quantities
Etymology of Profuse
The word "Profuse" originates from the Latin "profusus", which is the past participle of "profundere", meaning to pour forth
Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is abundant or plentiful, often in a positive sense, such as a profuse apology or a profuse display of wealth
Example Uses
- The garden was filled with profuse blooms of colorful flowers
- She gave a profuse apology for her mistake
- The company has been profuse in its praise of the new employee
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
scarce
limited
restricted
restrained
controlled
sparse
meager
lean
slender
thin
weak
faint
mild
moderate
subdued
subdued
faint
negligible
insignificant
imperceptible
inconspicuous
unnoticeable
unobtrusive
understated
subtle
restrained
frugal
parsimonious
stingy
miserly