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 effusive effusive /ˈɛfjuːsɪv/

adjective

  1. Extravagantly demonstrative  ( effusive , gushing , gushy )
    extravagantly demonstrative
     Insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
    insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
     A large gushing female
    a large gushing female
     Write unrestrained and gushy poetry
    write unrestrained and gushy poetry
  2. Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm  ( burbling , burbly , effusive , gushing )
    uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
     A novel told in burbly panting tones
    a novel told in burbly panting tones