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Profuse vs Unthrifty - What's the difference?

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Profuse is a synonym of unthrifty.


As adjectives the difference between profuse and unthrifty

is that profuse is in great quantity or abundance while unthrifty is not thrifty.

As a verb profuse

is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

profuse

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In great quantity or abundance.
    • She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
    profuse''' hospitality; '''profuse''' apologies; '''profuse expenditure
  • * Milton
    • a green, shady bank, profuse of flowers

    Verb

    (profus)
  • (obsolete) To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
    • (Chapman)
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    unthrifty

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Not thrifty.