profusive
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- profusively adverb
- profusiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of profusive
Example Sentences
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"The rom-com genre is otherwise completely dominated by Hollywood, but Four Weddings and a Funeral is a film that feels British to its very core - all the way from Hugh Grant's floppy hair to the delightfully profusive swearing."
From BBC
Lester explained that he applies the rosin bag to his glove before he pitches to counteract his profusive sweating during games and give him a good grip on the ball, and Major League Baseball officials said they did not think there was wrongdoing.
From Reuters
The Grave and Gay, in one long Range extend; And with the Solemn, the Profusive blend.
From Project Gutenberg
Ask G——s, or F—tc—t, to correct your Plan, They'll freely, where you err, instruct the Man, In what's amiss, with Judgment, and with Care, Where needful add; and where profusive; spare.
From Project Gutenberg
It accompanies the march of thought, the profusive swell of emotion, is capable of pain and ecstasy, and seeks to be fed with those delightful symbols of its life which we call art, the most priceless of earthly possessions.
From Project Gutenberg
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