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profuse

plentiful / abundant / excessive / extravagant
Adjective

This term describes an abundance that often borders on the excessive. When applied to nature, such as vegetation or sweating, it suggests a lush, overflowing quality that is typically neutral or positive. It evokes an image of something pouring out or spreading rapidly without restraint. In social or emotional contexts, such as apologies or praise, the word carries a nuance of intensity and urgency. It often implies a desire to overcompensate for a fault or to express extreme gratitude, sometimes suggesting a degree of extravagance that may feel overwhelming to the recipient.

Meanings

Adjective

Existing or given in large quantities; plentiful.

"The garden was filled with profuse blooms of peonies and roses."

Adjective

Extravagant or excessive in amount or degree.

"He offered profuse apologies for the mistake he had made."

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