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• profuse — [prō fyo͞os′, prəfyo͞os′] adj. [ME < L profusus, pp. of profundere, to pour out < pro , forth + fundere, to pour: see PRO 2 & FOUND3] 1. giving or pouring forth freely; generous, often to excess: usually with in [profuse in her apologies] 2 …   English World dictionary

• profuse — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. abundant, extravagant, lavish, liberal, prodigal, bountiful, overflowing, luxuriant, lush, plentiful, copious, prolific, in profusion, generous, free, munificent, unstinting, profligate, wasteful, overliberal,… …   English dictionary for students

• Profuse — Pro*fuse , a. [L. profusus, p. p. of profundere to pour forth or out; pro forward, forth + fundere to pour: cf. F. profus. See {Fuse} to melt.] 1. Pouring forth with fullness or exuberance; bountiful; exceedingly liberal; giving without stint; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• profuse — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin profusus, past participle of profundere to pour forth, from pro forth + fundere to pour more at found Date: 15th century 1. pouring forth liberally ; extravagant < profuse in their thanks > 2.… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• profuse — adjective 1 given, flowing, or growing freely and in large quantities: profuse tears 2 too eager or generous with your praise, thanks etc (+ in): Stella was profuse in her thanks. profusely adverb: sweating profusely in the heat profuseness noun… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• profuse — [[t]prəfju͟ːs[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Profuse sweating, bleeding, or vomiting is sweating, bleeding, or vomiting large amounts. ...a remedy that produces profuse sweating. Derived words: profusely ADV GRADED ADV after v He was bleeding… …   English dictionary

• lavish, profuse — These words refer to that which exists in great quantity. Lavish implies excessive openhandedness and generosity: The food, decorations, and entertainment at the party were lavish. Profuse suggests exaggeration and overstatement: Please accept my …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• lavish — lav•ish [[t]ˈlæv ɪʃ[/t]] adj. 1) expended, bestowed, or occurring in abundance: a lavish serving of food[/ex] 2) using or giving in great amounts; prodigal: to be lavish with one s time or money; to be lavish of affection[/ex] 3) to expend or… …   From formal English to slang

• pro|fuse´ness — pro|fuse «pruh FYOOS», adjective. 1. very abundant: »profuse thanks. 2. spending or giving freely; lavish; extravagant: »a profuse spender. ╂[< Latin profūsus poured forth, past participle of profundere < prō forth + fundere to pour]… …   Useful english dictionary

• pro|fuse´ly — pro|fuse «pruh FYOOS», adjective. 1. very abundant: »profuse thanks. 2. spending or giving freely; lavish; extravagant: »a profuse spender. ╂[< Latin profūsus poured forth, past participle of profundere < prō forth + fundere to pour]… …   Useful english dictionary

• pro|fuse — «pruh FYOOS», adjective. 1. very abundant: »profuse thanks. 2. spending or giving freely; lavish; extravagant: »a profuse spender. ╂[< Latin profūsus poured forth, past participle of profundere < prō forth + fundere to pour] –pro|fuse´ly,… …   Useful english dictionary