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Synonyms for profuse

Grammar : Adj
Spell : pruh-fyoos
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈfyus

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Définition 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

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