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profuse

pro·fuse [ prə fyss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. volubly expressed: expressed at length, many times, and in many words
profuse apologies

2. generous in giving: giving something freely and lavishly or extravagantly

3. copious: occurring or appearing in large amounts

[15th century. < Latin profusus, past participle of profundere "pour out" < fundere "pour"]

pro·fuse·ly adverb
pro·fuse·ness noun
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