effusive


ef·fu·sive

adj \i-ˈfyü-siv, e-, -ziv\

Definition of EFFUSIVE

1
: marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm <effusive praise>
2
archaic : pouring freely
3
: characterized or formed by a nonexplosive outpouring of lava <effusive rocks>
ef·fu·sive·ly adverb
ef·fu·sive·ness noun

Examples of EFFUSIVE

  1. They offered effusive thanks for our help.
  2. <often effusive no matter what the occasion, my aunt is even more so at weddings and funerals>

First Known Use of EFFUSIVE

1662

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