Word of the day

profuse

1. (especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant

“I offered my profuse apologies”

2. (of a person) lavish; extravagant

“they are profuse in hospitality”

adjective

/prəˈfjus/

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profuse

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"Her contemporaries _____ her work and were profuse in celebrating it."

Select three words related to profuse

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  • deep
  • prolific
  • subtle
  • serious
  • copious
  • abundant

Choose the phrase that uses profuse correctly

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Find a word related to profuse

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