Profuse
/prəˈfjuːs/noun
Excessively abundant or flowing freely.
Did you know?In ancient times, the act of pouring forth was often associated with rituals of abundance and fertility, linking it to life-giving powers.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
profusus
“poured forth, lavishly abundant”
Middle English
Middle English
profus
“excessive, overflowing”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
profuse
“characterized by abundance; lavishly spending or giving”
Modern English
English
profuse
“excessively abundant or flowing freely”