Pronunciations (2)
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/pɹəˈfjuːs/
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pɹəˈfjuːs
Adjective
abundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.
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She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
profuse hospitality; profuse apologies; profuse expenditure
More examples (1)
On a green shadie Bank profuse of Flours
Verb
To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
Usage- Obsolete
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Mercury, thy help hath been profused
Adjective
produced or growing in extreme abundance
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their riotous blooming