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effusive

(ɪfjuːsɪv)
adjective
If you describe someone as effusive, you mean that they express pleasure, gratitude, or approval in a very enthusiastic way.
He was effusive in his praise for the general.
She was very gushing and very effusive.
Synonyms: demonstrative, enthusiastic, lavish, extravagant More Synonyms of effusive
effusively adverb
She greeted them effusively.

effusive in British English

(ɪˈfjuːsɪv)
adjective
1. 
extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing
2. 
(of rock) formed by the solidification of magma
Derived forms
effusively (efˈfusively)
adverb
effusiveness (efˈfusiveness)
noun

effusive in American English

(ɛˈfjusɪv; ɪˈfjusɪv)
adjective
1.  Archaic
pouring out or forth; overflowing
2. 
expressing excessive emotion in an unrestrained manner; too demonstrative
3.  Geology
extrusive (sense 2)
Derived forms
effusively (efˈfusively)
adverb
effusiveness (efˈfusiveness)
noun

Examples of 'effusive' in a sentence
effusive

Opposition scouts have been effusive in their praise.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But he was effusive in his praise afterwards.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Her voice was always very effusive and she wrote very effusive letters.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Darling could be forgiven for looking less than effusive.
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They are equally effusive from the other side of the fence.
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There were some nervy moments and the Spanish press were hardly effusive in their praise.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Rarely has such a quiet, unassuming display prompted such effusive praise and raucous celebration.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He was effusive in his praise of Deco.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At 6pm they were informed that he had resigned, at which point they became effusive in their praise.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Express sincere gratitude - an effusive thanks for efforts made on your behalf doubles the chances that you'll be helped by that person again.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
(adjective) 
Definition
enthusiastically showing pleasure, gratitude, or approval
He was effusive in his praise of the general.
Synonyms
demonstrative
We were not normally demonstrative but shared a hug.
enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
lavish
Critics attack his lavish spending and flamboyant style.
extravagant
overflowing
gushing
He delivered a gushing speech.
exuberant
exuberant praise
expansive
He became more expansive as he began to relax.
ebullient
The minister was fiery, ebullient, and quick-witted.
free-flowing
unrestrained
talkative
He suddenly became very talkative, his face slightly flushed.
fulsome
profuse
Helena's profuse thanks were met with only a nod.
unreserved

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ebullient
Definition
full of enthusiasm or excitement
The minister was fiery, ebullient, and quick-witted.
Synonyms
exuberant,
excited,
enthusiastic,
buoyant,
exhilarated,
elated,
irrepressible,
vivacious,
effervescent,
effusive,
in high spirits,
zestful
in the sense of enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
Synonyms
keen,
earnest,
spirited,
committed,
excited,
devoted,
warm,
eager,
lively,
passionate,
vigorous,
ardent,
hearty,
exuberant,
avid,
fervent,
zealous,
ebullient,
vehement,
wholehearted,
full of beans (informal),
fervid,
keen as mustard,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
in the sense of expansive
Definition
friendly, open, and talkative
He became more expansive as he began to relax.
Synonyms
talkative,
open,
friendly,
outgoing,
free,
easy,
warm,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
communicative,
effusive,
garrulous,
loquacious,
unreserved

Nearby words of
effusive

  • effulgence
  • effulgent
  • effusion
  • effusive
  • egalitarian
  • egg
  • egg someone on

Synonyms of 'effusive'

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