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profusion

3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for profusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A very large quantity of something.

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1. noun

A very large quantity of something.

“His hair, in great profusion, streamed down over his shoulders.”

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2. noun

Spending money freely and without care, often too much.

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Etymology

Taken from Middle French profusion, which came from Late Latin profusio.

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