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 arrest report said that Woods was “sweating profusely” and that Woods said he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station at the time of the crash.

From The Wall Street Journal

During an interview at the scene of the crash, Woods was "sweating profusely" and his movements were "lethargic and slow", an officer wrote in the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday.

From BBC

And then he must profusely deny his discomfort when Jay gravely says, “I’ve offended you,” and loftily—but also threateningly?—adds,

From The Wall Street Journal

“All I could do was see what was happening, correct it as best as I knew how, which was profusely apologize, refund and credit their next shop here.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He thanked us profusely, and Renée and I walked back to my car.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lavishly