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effusive

[ ih-fyoo-siv ]

adjective

  1. unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve:

    effusive greetings; an effusive person.

  2. pouring out; overflowing.


effusive

/ ɪˈːɪ /

adjective

  1. extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing
  2. (of rock) formed by the solidification of magma
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڳܲԱ, noun
  • ˈڳܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ڳs· adverb
  • ·ڳs·Ա noun
  • ԴDze·ڳs adjective
  • non·ڳs· adverb
  • non·ڳs·Ա noun
  • v··ڳs adjective
  • over··ڳs· adverb
  • over··ڳs·Ա noun
  • ܲe·ڳs adjective
  • un·ڳs· adverb
  • un·ڳs·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of effusive1

First recorded in 1655–65; effuse + -ive
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Example Sentences

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Ninety minutes later the theater erupts in cheers and an effusive standing ovation for the ecstatic young thespians.

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While Ramsey only has effusive praise for their castmates, they also admit they were a bit nervous heading into the season.

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It draws out those delighted gasps and effusive praise: This cake is amazing!

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Gladstone is effusive in her praise of Han’s commitment to every scene and his ability to “capture the comedic nuances.”

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The 44-year-old is an effusive storyteller who delights in the details as she grins broadly or furrows her brow in thought.

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