— profusely , adv. — profuseness , n.
/preuh fyoohs"/ , adj.
1. spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often fol. by in ): profuse praise.
2. made or done freely and abundantly: profuse apologies.
3. abundant; in great amount.
[ 1375-1425; late ME profusus, ptp. of profundere to pour out or forth. See PRO- 1 , FUSE 2 ]
Syn. 1. See lavish. 3. See ample .
Ant. 1. thrifty.