profusely — In large amounts; abundantly or excessively
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In large amounts; abundantly or excessively
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfjuːsli/
Example Sentences
- The marathon runner was sweating profusely, looking like he'd just walked through a rainstorm.
- After stepping on his girlfriend's foot during the dance, he apologized profusely for the next ten minutes.
- The cherry blossoms bloomed profusely this spring, covering the entire street in pink.
profusely
ADVERB[/prəˈfjuːsli/]
In large amounts; abundantly or excessively
After the marathon, he was sweating profusely under the summer sun.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin profusus, past participle of profundere meaning 'to pour forth'.
Breakdown
pro- (forth, forward) + fus (to pour, from fundere) + -ely (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The marathon runner was sweating profusely, looking like he'd just walked through a rainstorm.”
“After stepping on his girlfriend's foot during the dance, he apologized profusely for the next ten minutes.”
“The cherry blossoms bloomed profusely this spring, covering the entire street in pink.”
“She thanked the stranger profusely for returning her lost wallet.”
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