profusely, adv.
(prəʊˈfjuːslɪ)
[f. profuse a. + -ly2.]
In a profuse manner; in profusion or abundance; without stint; wastefully, lavishly.
| 1621 Burton Anat. Mel. To Rdr. (1676) 14/1 At this speech Democritus profusely laughed, (his friends..weeping in the mean time, and lamenting his madness). 1697 Dryden Virg. Past. Pref. (1721) I. 93 A Meadow, where the Beauties of the Spring are profusely blended together. 1791 Mrs. Radcliffe Rom. Forest i, After drinking profusely of some mild liquids. 1885 Manch. Exam. 9 July 4/7 The shipping in the harbour was profusely decked with flags. |