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profuse

pro·fuse

profuse

 
 
pronunciation:
pr fyus
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: great in amount or number.
The food at the party was profuse.
synonyms:
abundant, bountiful, plentiful
antonyms:
meager, scant, spare
similar words:
ample, bumper, fat, generous, lush, luxuriant, much, numerous, rich
definition 2: given in a generous way.
The grandparents were profuse in their love of their grandchildren.
synonyms:
excessive, generous, liberal
antonyms:
meager
similar words:
bountiful, extravagant, free, lavish, wasteful
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derivations: profusely (adv.), profuseness (n.)
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