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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•fuse /prəˈfyus/USA pronunciation adj. - generous;
lavish:[be + ~ + in/of]The critics were profuse in their praise of the new movie. - abundant:profuse apologies.
pro•fuse•ly, adv. See -fus-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•fuse (prə fyo̅o̅s′),USA pronunciation adj. - spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess;
extravagant (often fol. by in):profuse praise. - made or done freely and abundantly:profuse apologies.
- abundant;
in great amount.
- Latin profūsus, past participle of profundere to pour out or forth. See pro-1, fuse2
- late Middle English 1375–1425
pro•fuse′ly, adv. pro•fuse′ness, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See lavish.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See ample.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged thrifty.
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