Profuse vs Generous - What's the difference?
profuse | generous | Synonyms |
In great quantity or abundance.
* Milton
(obsolete) To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
(obsolete) Of noble birth.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
Large, more than ample, copious.
Profuse is a synonym of generous.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between profuse and generous
is that profuse is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.As adjectives the difference between profuse and generous
is that profuse is in great quantity or abundance while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.As a verb profuse
is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.profuse
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
- profuse''' hospitality; '''profuse''' apologies; '''profuse expenditure
- a green, shady bank, profuse of flowers
Verb
(profus)- (Chapman)
generous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Thank you for your generous words.
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
