as in emotional
showing feeling freely
often effusive no matter what the occasion, they are even more so at weddings and funerals
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Recent Examples of effusive
James Longman was effusive in his praise for the Universal Television Alternative Studio UK and Broadway Video show’s young cast ahead of its launch on Saturday.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The impact of Arthur Okonkwo was another recurring theme over the evening, with both co-owners effusive in their praise for their goalkeeper, who was signed from Arsenal in 2024.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
And even Aaron Boone, who’s been effusive in his praise of Lagrange, has talked about him strictly as a starter.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The gargantuan Loderi King George rhododendron stood four or five times my height, shaggy with giant effusive blooms of the palest pink.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The impact of Arthur Okonkwo was another recurring theme over the evening, with both co-owners effusive in their praise for their goalkeeper, who was signed from Arsenal in 2024.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
And even Aaron Boone, who’s been effusive in his praise of Lagrange, has talked about him strictly as a starter.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The gargantuan Loderi King George rhododendron stood four or five times my height, shaggy with giant effusive blooms of the palest pink.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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An opportunity to rebuild your emotional foundation arrives as Saturn teams up with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Deeply affectionate and laugh-out-loud funny, this delightful comedy is the directorial debut of Maude Apatow.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Helm is the curious, mercurial, impish, affectionate and dangerous air current of the English Pennines, swooping over the Eden District from prehistory until now.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This bright, fresh production, enhanced by projections and masks and dancing and some gloriously uninhibited performances, demonstrates the simple brilliance of Ionesco’s script.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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The seven-episode limited series (four of which were screened for review) is also an intensely curious character study that centers the damage done by repressed desires, as well as the liberty found in their uninhibited acceptance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Lanier leaned on his down-home Texas folksiness throughout the trial, telling the jury what was on his heart and scribbling with grease pencil on his demonstrative aids.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That duo — 23 and 21, respectively — need to be more demonstrative and intentional about getting the Rockets into offensive sets and engineering good possessions, their coach said.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The outgoing Pedersen, Maine and Danforth are all Republicans, and every seat up for election has a Democrat candidate.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Major outgoing CEOs are citing AI as a factor in their decisions to step down.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Daniel is choosing to remember Allison as a loving individual who spent her last moments taking care of her friend in need.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Audrey Jones described her brother — who left behind two children — as loving, kind and compassionate.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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