adv
profusely
pruh-FYOOS-lee
adv
1
In great abundance; freely and generously.
"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
Word Forms
more profusely comparative, most profusely superlative
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Etymology
From "profuse" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."