Synonyms for profuse
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
abundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.
She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
Choose the right word
Lavish and profuse imply a decided excess, oftenest in the ill sense. We rejoice in abundant resources, and honor generous hospitality; lavish or profuse expenditure suggests extravagance and wastefulness.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- abundant Fossil fuels are abundant in that vast continent.
- copious Giraffes consume copious amounts of acacia leaves.
- exuberant Those children are in exuberant spirits.
- luxuriant Grass is luxuriant in summer.
By length
- 4 letters
- lush1
- 5 letters
- thick1
- 6 letters
- lavish2, galore2, effuse
- 7 letters
- liberal3, copious3, riotous3, fulsome2
- 8 letters
- abundant3, wasteful2, prodigal3, effusive3
- 9 letters
- excessive3, redundant3, exuberant4, bountiful3, luxuriant4, unsparing3, bounteous
- 11 letters
- extravagant4, improvident
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lavish2 = 2 syllables).