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  2. noun [ S or U ] formal uk / prəˈfjuː.ʒ ə n / us / prəˈfjuː.ʒ ə n / Add to word list. an extremely large amount of something: I was remarking on the recent profusion of books and articles on the matter. She'd never seen flowers so beautiful and in such profusion. Synonyms. cornucopia formal. richness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. A profusion is literally a "pouring forth", so a profusion of gifts is a wealth or abundance of gifts. A profusely illustrated book is filled to overflowing with pictures. A bad social error should be followed by profuse apologies, and profound gratitude should be expressed with profuse thanks.

  4. noun [ S or U ] formal us / prəˈfjuː.ʒ ə n / uk / prəˈfjuː.ʒ ə n / Add to word list. an extremely large amount of something: I was remarking on the recent profusion of books and articles on the matter. She'd never seen flowers so beautiful and in such profusion. Synonyms. cornucopia formal. richness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  5. profusion. noun. /prəˈfjuːʒn/ IPA: Dictionary definition of profusion. A large quantity of something, typically in a way that is lavish, extravagant or excessive. "The garden was a profusion of colors and scents." Detailed meaning of profusion. It can also refer to a display of something in great quantity or variety.

  6. noun. /prəˈfjuːʒn/ [singular + singular or plural verb, uncountable] (formal or literary) a very large quantity of something synonym abundance. a profusion of colours. in profusion Roses grew in profusion against the old wall. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.

  7. profusion. If there's an abundance of something, you can say that there's a profusion of it. Hilarious and bizarre YouTube videos certainly exist in profusion. The noun profusion comes from a Latin word profusionem, meaning "a pouring out."

  8. pro·fu·sion. (prə-fyo͞o′zhən, prō-) n. 1. The state of being profuse; abundance. 2. Lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance. 3. A profuse outpouring or quantity: "A profusion of chiles—mild Anaheim to hot jalapeño—perks up everything" (Gene Bourg).