Profusion meaning

prə-fyo͝o'zhən, prō-
Profusion is the state of being in abundance or having a large, lavish supply.

An example of a profusion is having seven luxury cars for two drivers.

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Lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance.
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A profuse outpouring or quantity.
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A pouring forth with great liberality or wastefulness.
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Great liberality or wastefulness.
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Rich or lavish supply; abundance.
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Abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia.

His hair, in great profusion, streamed down over his shoulders.

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The state of being profuse; abundance.
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Profusion Sentence Examples

  • The hills were a profusion of snowy dogwood and pink plumb and cherry blossoms.

  • Lizards occur in great profusion and variety.

  • It is of beautiful appearance, and the almost tropical profusion of its growth may have led to the early erroneous reports of the densely-wooded nature of these islands.

  • One of its rooms, called the "Golden Hall," from the profusion of its gilding, is 113 ft.

  • The other part comprehends inner Persis lying northwards; it enjoys a pleasant climate and has fertile and well-watered plains, gardens with trees of all kinds, rich pasturages and forests abounding with game; with the exception of the olive all fruits are produced in profusion, particularly the vine.

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