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In some senses, effusive is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
effusive
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
adj 3
Collocations
3EFFUSIVE + NOUN
inter-city, people
PREP.
about
ADV.
often, reasonably, such
Definitions
adj
1
Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
effusive praise
All week I’ve found myself doing everything I can to distance myself in the crew’s eyes from the bovine herd I’m part of, to somehow unimplicate myself: I eschew cameras and sunglasses and pastel Caribbeanwear; I make a big deal of carrying my own cafeteria tray and am effusive in my thanks for the slightest service.
2
Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
wash'd with the effusive wave
3
Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.
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Idioms & Phrases
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effusive praise
Wiktionary02
All week I’ve found myself doing everything I can to distance myself in the crew’s eyes from the bovine herd I’m part of, to somehow unimplicate myself: I eschew cameras and sunglasses and pastel Cari
Wiktionary03
While he is reasonably effusive about inter-city travel, he is heavily disparaging of all types of stopping service, including those on otherwise busy main lines. His analysis is not entirely unsound,
Wiktionary04
Tom's very effusive.
Tatoeba · #372358705
She always gives me such an effusive welcome when I visit her.
Tatoeba · #408455706
Tom is very effusive.
Tatoeba · #7493723Usage Notes
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