Gushing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gushing is an adjective meaning Flowing forth suddenly or violently.
Meaning
Flowing forth suddenly or violently.
More Meanings
- Inclined to gush; effusive.
- The act or motion of something that gushes.
- present participle and gerund of gush
Example Sentences
a gushing tourist
With what smothered sorrow, with what gushing pathos, Mrs. Haller delivered her part!
Oh, then what gushings forth of living water are seen to flow out from the smitten Rock!
Word Forms
- gushings
Synonyms for gushing
Depending on context, synonyms include effusive, emotional, gushy, pouring, burbling, burbly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gushy, effusive, pouring, burbly, burbling, running.
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