PROFUSE, LAVISH, PRODIGAL, LUXURIANT, LUSH, EXUBERANT

PROFUSE, LAVISH, PRODIGAL, LUXURIANT, LUSH, EXUBERANT mean giving or given out in great abundance.

PROFUSE implies pouring forth without restraint *profuse apologies*.

LAVISH suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion *a lavish party*.

PRODIGAL implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources *prodigal spending*.

LUXURIANT suggests a rich and splendid abundance *a luxuriant beard*.

LUSH suggests rich, soft luxuriance *a lush green lawn*.

EXUBERANT implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly *an exuberant imagination*.