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profusely

[pruh-fyoos-lee, proh‐] / prəˈfyus li, proʊ‐ /
ADVERB
extensively
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During an interview at the scene of the crash, Woods was "sweating profusely" and his movements were "lethargic and slow", an officer wrote in the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“All I could do was see what was happening, correct it as best as I knew how, which was profusely apologize, refund and credit their next shop here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

He thanked us profusely, and Renée and I walked back to my car.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

They’ve all learned to treat him with respect, to thank him profusely for everything right in the world, so to keep him on their good side.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

As in: JB gets all nervous and sweats profusely every time Miss Sweet Tea walks into a room.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander