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Definition of Profusive
1. a. Profuse; lavish; prodigal.
Definition of Profusive
1. Adjective. (obsolete) profuse; lavish; prodigal ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Profusive
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Profusive
Literary usage of Profusive
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series by Alexander Chalmers, Samuel Johnson (1810)
"... profusive, scatters o'er its baleful acids The rich abundance of her glorious
days; And golden Autumn here forgets to reign. ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"S. See RESTLESS. unstinted, a. abundant (contextual), prodigal, profuse,
profusive (rare), lavish; eae ABOUNDING. Antonyms: see SCANTY. unsubdued, ..."
3. The Treatment of Nature in English Poetry Between Pope and Wordsworth by Myra Reynolds (1909)
"Such phrases as the "boundless majesty of day," the "sun's refulgent throne,"
the "vernant showery bow profusive," clouds of " ten thousand inconsistent ..."
4. The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series by Samuel Johnson (1810)
"... Can boast the least inimitable grace, Which decks profusive this illustrious
race. 289 Hence might the song luxuriant range around, Or plunge the nether ..."
5. The Story of the Pennsylvania Germans: Embracing an Account of Their Origin by William Beidelman (1898)
"... as there is in the more polished manner, and outward semblance of the profusive
manifestations of friendship of the German, or Frenchman. ..."
6. The Chemical Catechism: With Notes, Illustrations, and Experiments by Samuel Parkes (1814)
"... how astonishing is the variety that has been given us by the profusive hand
of Nature ! The species of vegetables already known are more than 40000, ..."
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