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Profusely vs Excessively - What's the difference?

profusely | excessively |

As adverbs the difference between profusely and excessively

is that profusely is in great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner while excessively is to an excessive degree.

profusely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner.
    • The run left him sweating profusely .

    excessively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • To an excessive degree.
    • The application form was excessively complicated.
  • In excess.
    • He smoked excessively .