Word a Day
profuse
What does profuse mean?
profuse (adjective): abundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce profuse?
/pɹəˈfjus/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does profuse come from?
From Latin profusus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “profuse” mean?
causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
Not quite: that's what deceptive means.
characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable
Not quite: that's what wretched means.
abundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed
Right! That's what “profuse” means.
casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern; nonchalant
Not quite: that's what blithe means.
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