'Profuse' definitions:

Definition of 'profuse'

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adjective
Produced or growing in extreme abundance; "their riotous blooming" [syn: exuberant, lush, luxuriant, profuse, riotous]

Definition of 'Profuse'

From: GCIDE
  • 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, a profuse government; profuse hospitality. [1913 Webster]
  • A green, shady bank, profuse of flowers. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Superabundant; excessive; prodigal; lavish; as, profuse expenditure. "Profuse ornament." --Kames. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Lavish; exuberant; bountiful; prodigal; extravagant.
  • Usage: Profuse, Lavish, Prodigal. Profuse denotes pouring out (as money, etc.) with great fullness or freeness; as, profuse in his expenditures, thanks, promises, etc. Lavish is stronger, implying unnecessary or wasteful excess; as, lavish of his bounties, favors, praises, etc. Prodigal is stronger still, denoting unmeasured or reckless profusion; as, prodigal of one's strength, life, or blood, to secure some object. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Profuse'

From: GCIDE
  • Profuse \Pro*fuse"\, v. t. To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander. [Obs.] --Chapman. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'profuse'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Profuse'