Meaning: Produced or given in large amounts; abundant
Hindi: प्रचुर, अत्यधिक
Synonyms: abundant, plentiful, copious, generous, lavish
Antonyms: scarce, meager, sparse
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020
profuse in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ProfuseAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Scarce
Correct Answer: Scarce
Explanation: "Profuse" means abundant or in large quantities, whereas "scarce" means limited or in short supply.
Other options:
• Prompt: Not related to the meaning of "profuse."
• Humble: Not related to the meaning of "profuse."
• Just: Not related to the meaning of "profuse."
Examples
- “He offered profuse apologies for the delay.”
profuse – questions
What is the meaning of profuse in Hindi?
profuse means “प्रचुर, अत्यधिक” in Hindi. In English: Produced or given in large amounts; abundant
What are the synonyms of profuse?
Synonyms of profuse: abundant, plentiful, copious, generous, lavish.
What is the opposite of profuse?
Antonyms of profuse: scarce, meager, sparse.
Has profuse been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – profuse has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.