Definitions for: Profuse

[adj] produced or growing in extreme abundance; "their riotous blooming"

Webster (1913) Definition: Pro*fuse", a. [L. profusus, p. p. of profundere to
pour forth or out; pro forward, forth + fundere to pour: cf.
F. profus. See Fuse to melt.]
1. Pouring forth with fullness or exuberance; bountiful;
exceedingly liberal; giving without stint; as, a profuse
government; profuse hospitality.

A green, shady bank, profuse of flowers. --Milton.

2. Superabundant; excessive; prodigal; lavish; as, profuse
expenditure. ``Profuse ornament.'' --Kames.

Syn: Lavish; exuberant; bountiful; prodigal; extravagant.

Usage: Profuse, Lavish, Prodigal. Profuse denotes
pouring out (as money, etc.) with great fullness or
freeness; as, profuse in his expenditures, thanks,
promises, etc. Lavish is stronger, implying
unnecessary or wasteful excess; as, lavish of his
bounties, favors, praises, etc. Prodigal is stronger
still, denoting unmeasured or reckless profusion; as,
prodigal of one's strength, life, or blood, to secure
some object. --Dryden.

Pro*fuse", v. t.
To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to
squander. [Obs.] --Chapman.

Synonyms: abundant, exuberant, lush, luxuriant, riotous

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