|
|
ef·fu·sive
 effusive
|
|
- pronunciation:
- ih
fyu
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
expressing emotions at undue length or intensity.
I'm tired of his effusive and tiresome apologies.My father is quite reserved, but my mother tends to be effusive.- synonyms:
- gushing
- antonyms:
- reserved, restrained
- similar words:
- ardent, copious, enthusiastic, extravagant, fervent, profuse, unreserved, unrestrained
|
| definition 2: |
flowing out or over.
- synonyms:
- gushing, overflowing
- similar words:
- streaming
|
| related words: |
chatty, fluent, lyrical, talkative, verbose, wordy |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
effusively (adv.), effusiveness (n.) |
|
|