profusely
UK: /prəˈfjuːsli/ | US: /prəˈfjuːsli/
adv. in large amounts; abundantly or excessively
adv. with great generosity or extravagance
The word "profusely" originates from Latin profusus, the past participle of profundere ("to pour forth"), combining pro- (forward) and fundere (to pour). The morpheme fuse retains the core idea of "pouring," while pro- intensifies it to imply overflowing or excess. Over time, the meaning expanded metaphorically to describe abundance in actions (e.g., apologies, spending) or natural phenomena (e.g., bleeding, growth). The suffix -ly standardizes it as an adverb.
She apologized profusely for the mistake.
The wound bled profusely despite the bandage.
He thanked the team profusely for their hard work.
The garden bloomed profusely after the rain.
They spent profusely on the wedding decorations.