profuse — Existing in large quantities; abundant and freely given or occurring in great amounts.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Existing in large quantities; abundant and freely given or occurring in great amounts.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfjuːs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother offered profuse thanks when I helped her find her lost cat in the attic.
- The garden showed profuse growth after three days of continuous rain and my neighbor's 'special' fertilizer.
- He broke into profuse sweating when he realized he had been talking to his boss's wife about his boss's terrible haircut.
profuse
ADJECTIVE[/prəˈfjuːs/]
Existing in large quantities; abundant and freely given or occurring in great amounts.
Existing in large quantities; abundant and freely given or occurring in great amounts.
Profuse herbs diffuse as the diner refuses!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin profusus, meaning 'poured forth' or 'lavish.' The word literally described something flowing out abundantly, like water gushing from a broken dam.
Breakdown
pro- (forth/forward) + fus- (pour/flow) + -e (adjective ending)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother offered profuse thanks when I helped her find her lost cat in the attic.”
“The garden showed profuse growth after three days of continuous rain and my neighbor's 'special' fertilizer.”
“He broke into profuse sweating when he realized he had been talking to his boss's wife about his boss's terrible haircut.”
“The patient experienced profuse bleeding and was immediately rushed to the emergency room.”
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