# profusely

/pɹəfˈjusɫi/ (US) · /pɹəfjˈuːzli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/profusely
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

in a way that is very full or in large amounts. You use this to describe things like sweat, tears, or praise that happen all over a surface or in a great quantity.

For teachers: in a manner characterized by great abundance or intensity. Often describes the physical manifestation of a liquid or the extent of an emotional response.

## Examples

- He sweat profusely during the long run.
- The athlete was profusely sweating after the match, but he refused to stop until the final whistle blew.
- The speaker was profusely thanked by the audience, though his humble response suggested he felt the recognition was undeserved.

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