Antonyms for profuse

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pruh-fyoos

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈfyus

Definition of profuse

Origin : 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.

adj abundant, excessive

Example sentences :

"Why, mother, you are profuse in unhappy apothegms this morning," said Joe.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Pluto was profuse in his thanks, while Monroe hunted for a match with which to view the picture.
Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan

Here she was acknowledging everything with most profuse confession.
Extract from : « Kept in the Dark » by Anthony Trollope

Though it was 43 degrees below zero, I was in a profuse perspiration.
Extract from : « The Land of the Long Night » by Paul du Chaillu

The trainer was in profuse perspiration, though it was 38 degrees below zero.
Extract from : « The Land of the Long Night » by Paul du Chaillu

He did not believe in strong purgatives, nor in profuse and sudden blood-lettings.
Extract from : « Old-Time Makers of Medicine » by James J. Walsh

He was too profuse indeed with his facts: he had not the art of condensation.
Extract from : « Lord George Bentinck » by Benjamin Disraeli

It may be imagined how happy I was and how profuse in the expression of my gratitude.
Extract from : « The Nabob » by Alphonse Daudet

Hence, he was everywhere greeted with a genial and profuse hospitality.
Extract from : « The Hero of the Humber » by Henry Woodcock

Mary turned, and overwhelmed the astonished Arthur with her profuse thanks.
Extract from : « Isabel Leicester » by Clotilda Jennings

Synonyms for profuse

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