What does effuse mean?
Effuse means Poured out freely; profuse..
Effuse
/ɪˈfjuːs/ · adjective
Meaning
Poured out freely; profuse..
Definitions by Sense
- Poured out freely; profuse.
- Disposed to pour out freely; prodigal.
- (botany) Spreading loosely, especially on one side.
- (zoology) Having the lips, or edges, of the aperture abruptly spreading, as in certain shells.
- (transitive) To emit; to give off.
- (figuratively) To gush; to be excitedly talkative and enthusiastic about something.
- (intransitive) To pour out like a stream or freely; to cause to exude; to shed.
- (intransitive) To leak out through a small hole.
Example Sentences
So should our joy be very effuse.
No wanton waste amid effuse expence
an effuse inflorescence
With gushing blood effused.
Much effuse of blood.
Synonyms for effuse
Antonyms for effuse
Related Words
Word Forms
- more effuse
- most effuse
- effuses
- effusing
- effused
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for effuse?
Common synonyms include give off, flow out, pour out.
What is the opposite of effuse?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use effuse in a sentence?
So should our joy be very effuse.
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