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# The Good Oil Word of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/the-good-oil-word-of-the-day-616/
- Published: 2026-04-24T18:15:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-24T18:15:07.000Z
- Author: David Theobald
- Tags: General, Word of the Day

The word for today is…

profusion (noun) -

1: lavish expenditure : extravagance  
2: the quality or state of being profuse  
3: great quantity : lavish display or supply

Source : [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profusion?ref=goodoil.news)

Etymology : A profusion is literally a "pouring forth", so a profusion of gifts is a wealth or abundance of gifts. A profusely illustrated book is filled to overflowing with pictures. A bad social error should be followed by profuse apologies, and profound gratitude should be expressed with profuse thanks.

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