To a great degree; in large amounts.
the book is profusely illustrated with period photos
a man bleeding profusely from a head wound
as submodifier the waiter was profusely apologetic
Example sentencesExamples
- I continued to read and write profusely and received my first literary prize in 1990.
- He lectured profusely with great passion and boundless energy.
- The book is profusely illustrated with beautiful line drawings.
- He was gritting his teeth in pain and sweating profusely.
- I apologized profusely for hanging up on her.
- The exhibition catalogue is a profusely illustrated volume.
- The waitress apologised profusely and brought me a fresh drink.
- His nose is bleeding profusely.
- He wrote profusely in practically every genre.
- She thanks him profusely and proceeds to the house.