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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“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

She was so matter-of-fact about it that she turned a conversation that once brought me such humiliation into something pleasant, with me thanking her profusely.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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