Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perspire-profusely

verb
/pərˈspaɪər prəˈfjuːsli/
Definition
to sweat excessively
Examples
  • After running for several miles, I began to perspire profusely.
  • He perspired profusely during the intense workout.
  • In the heat of the summer, it’s common to perspire profusely while doing outdoor activities.
Meaning
Profuse perspiration refers to the condition where a person sweats a lot more than normal, usually during physical activity, hot weather, or due to stress.
Synonyms
  • sweat heavily
  • drip with sweat
  • overt sweat