Profuse | Definition of profuse by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of PROFUSE

1

: pouring forth liberally : extravagant <profuse in their thanks>

2

: exhibiting great abundance : bountiful <a profuse harvest>

— pro·fuse·ly adverb

— pro·fuse·ness noun

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Origin of PROFUSE

Middle English, from Latin profusus, past participle of profundere to pour forth, from pro- forth + fundere to pour — more at found

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PROFUSE

Synonyms: copious, galore, gushing, lavish, riotous

Antonyms: dribbling, trickling

Synonym Discussion of PROFUSE

profuse, lavish, prodigal, luxuriant, lush, exuberant mean giving or given out in great abundance. profuse implies pouring forth without restraint <profuse apologies>. lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion <a lavish party>. prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources <prodigal spending>. luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance <a luxuriant beard>. lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance <a lush green lawn>. exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly <an exuberant imagination>.