Effusive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Effusive is an adjective meaning Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
Meaning
Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
More Meanings
- (geology, of igneous rock) Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.
- (archaic) Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
Example Sentences
effusive praise
wash'd with the effusive wave
While he is reasonably effusive about inter-city travel, he is heavily disparaging of all types of stopping service, including those on otherwise busy main lines. His analysis is not entirely unsound, and he tackles some of the questions head on.
[US president Donald] Trump has developed a warm relationship with [NATO Secretary-General Mark] Rutte, who courted the president at last June’s NATO summit with effusive flattery and commitments to boosting European members’ “fair share” of alliance spending.
Synonyms for effusive
Depending on context, synonyms include gushy, emotional, gushing, demonstrative, burbling, burbly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gushy, gushing, burbly, burbling, lively, emotional.
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