[pro.fuse] adj [ME, fr. L profusus, pp. of profundere to pour forth, fr. pro- forth + fundere to pour--more at found] (15c) 1: pouring forth liberally: extravagant "~ in their thanks"
2: exhibiting great abundance: bountiful "a ~ harvest" -- pro.fuse.ly adv -- pro.fuse.ness n syn profuse, lavish, prodigal, luxuriant, lush, exuberant mean giving or given out in great abundance. profuse implies pouring forth without restraint "uttered profuse apologies". lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion "a lavish wedding reception". prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources "prodigal spending". luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance "luxuriant side-whiskers". lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance "a lush green lawn". exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly "an exuberant imagination".