profusely

American  

[pruh-fyoos-lee, proh‐] / prəˈfyus li, proʊ‐ /

adverb

1. to a great or excessive extent; abundantly or extravagantly.

   Every inch of wall surface both inside and outside of the temple is profusely decorated with exquisite images of flora and fauna.

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Other Word Forms

• unprofusely adverb

Etymology

Origin of profusely

profuse ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Rams were nearly toppled by the runts, barely surviving what should have been a blowout, profusely sweating through a wild-card playoff game that should have been a breeze, and now you wonder.

From Los Angeles Times

We were treated to weeks of entertaining chaos from Sandoval — once he stopped sweating profusely at the breakfast table.

From Los Angeles Times

Noticing that Ostrovsky was bleeding profusely, the man gave him his shirt to use for compression.

From The Wall Street Journal

He sweated profusely and looked as if he might be dehydrated.

From Los Angeles Times

She held their hands and thanked them profusely for their support.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lavishly