Synonyms

profusely

American

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

adverb

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.

Other Word Forms

unprofusely adverb

Etymology

Origin of profusely

profuse ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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A few months before, RM apologised profusely after his own honest livestream about the anxiety of reuniting and returning to the stage.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Notre Dame needs to profusely, profoundly thank USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

They’ve all learned to treat him with respect, to thank him profusely for everything right in the world, so to keep him on their good side.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

Monday morning Coodemay and Sterrett stopped by and begged her pardon profusely and gave her five dollars apiece.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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