Physiological Reactions

adjective produced or existing in large quantities

adverb in large amounts; abundantly

• The patient was sweating profusely due to the high fever.
• She was apologizing profusely for spilling the drink on the carpet.
• He was crying profusely after watching the sad movie.
• The author's words flowed profusely, painting a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

noun a response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat, which prepares the body to either fight or flee

• When faced with a threatening situation, the body's natural response is to activate the fight or flight response.
• I had to decide whether to fight or flight when the dog started chasing me.
• I was totally in fight or flight mode when I saw my ex at the party.
• The intense pressure of the deadline triggered my fight or flight instincts.