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profuseOne entry found. Main Entry: pro·fuse Pronunciation: \prə-ˈfyüs, prō-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin profusus, past participle of profundere to pour forth, from pro- forth + fundere to pour — more at found Date: 15th century 1 : pouring forth liberally : extravagant <profuse in their thanks> — pro·fuse·ly adverb — pro·fuse·ness noun synonyms 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>.
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