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effusive

1 of 1adjective
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
Forms:more effusive,most effusive
1

showing strong or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

  • After watching the movie, he was effusive in telling everyone how great it was.
  • Her effusive greeting made me feel really welcome.
Synonyms:
gushygushing(a)
2

expressing feelings or thoughts with enthusiasm

  • The critic gave an effusive review of the play, clearly enamored with the performances.
  • The critic gave an effusive review of the play, clearly enamored with the performances.
Synonyms:
gushingburblingburbly