Profusely: meaning, definitions and examples

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profusely

 

[ หˆprษ’fjuหsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action

In a way that is done or given in large amounts; abundantly.

Synonyms

abundantly, copiously, generously, lavishly

Examples of usage

  • She was sweating profusely after running for an hour.
  • He apologized profusely for his mistake.
  • The flowers were blooming profusely in the garden.
  • The tears flowed profusely down her cheeks.
  • The artist thanked his fans profusely for their support.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe talking or crying

In a way that is unrestrained or excessive.

Synonyms

excessively, intensely, unrestrained, vividly

Examples of usage

  • She cried profusely during the sad movie.
  • He laughed profusely at the comedian's jokes.
  • The child screamed profusely when she lost her toy.
  • The old man talked profusely about his past experiences.
  • The students clapped profusely after the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "profusely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น profusamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคšเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgiebig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlebihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตะดั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obficie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคš้‡ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท profusรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ profusamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bolca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’๋ถ€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุบุฒุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hojnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฐๅฏŒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obilno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bol-bol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ profusamente

Etymology

The word 'profusely' originates from the Latin word 'profusus', which means 'lavish' or 'extravagant'. Over time, the adverb 'profusely' came to be used to describe actions or emotions that are done or expressed in large amounts or in an unrestrained manner. The word has been in use in the English language for centuries, evolving to its current meaning of abundance or excessiveness.

See also: profuse, profusion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,822, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.