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      • 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.
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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. 1. abundance; abundant quantity. 2. (often fol. by of) a great quantity or amount. 3. lavish spending; extravagance. SYNONYMS 1. copiousness, bounty. See plenty. 3. prodigality, profligacy, excess, waste.

  4. All you need to know about "PROFUSION" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  5. Definition of profusion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. Profusion definition: abundance; abundant quantity.. See examples of PROFUSION used in a sentence.

  7. a great quantity or amount (often followed by of ). lavish spending; extravagance. Synonyms: waste, excess, profligacy, prodigality. Discover More.

  8. What does the noun profusion mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun profusion , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.