adv
profusely
pruh-FYOOS-lee
Profusely (adv) means In great abundance; freely and generously. Example: “He apologized profusely for being late.”
adv
1
In great abundance; freely and generously.
"The run left him sweating profusely."
"He apologized profusely for being late."
"She was sweating profusely after the run."
How to use profusely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn large amounts, without holding back.
Common pairings
bleed profusely
thank profusely
sweat profusely
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more profusely
- Superlative
- most profusely
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He apologized _____ for being late.
Etymology
From "profuse" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for profusely
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What does “profusely” mean?
The word “profusely” means in great abundance; freely and generously. In plain terms, in large amounts, without holding back.
How do you pronounce “profusely”?
“Profusely” is pronounced pruh-FYOOS-lee (/pɹəˈfjusli/ in IPA).
How do you use “profusely” in a sentence?
Here is “profusely” used in a sentence: “He apologized profusely for being late.”
What part of speech is “profusely”?
“Profusely” is an adverb.
