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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڳܲԱ, noun
  • ˈڳܲ, adverb
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  • ·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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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of effusive1

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

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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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Manager Brendan Rodgers was effusive in his praise for how his side went toe-to-toe with one of European football's most prestigious outfits.

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Centrist opposition leaders in Israel have been less effusive, perhaps fearing trouble ahead, but have offered a polite welcome to the plan.

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He was effusive in praising the “unprecedented generosity” of such an offer even as he also continued to express resounding approval for Bukele’s crackdown on gangs.

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