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
Espada, who traveled to Puerto Rico this offseason to watch Matthews play winter ball, gave Matthews more effusive praise Wednesday after the team called up Short.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Our tester was positively effusive about this swimsuit, calling it the most comfortable two-piece she’s ever owned, with good quality fabric and a flattering cut.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 20 June 2025
Fudd picked up the baton and was effusive about Shade, who started as a freshman as Fudd was out with a torn ACL, then accepted and adapted to an off-the-bench role that was significant in the championship chase.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Look for effusive notes of cotton candy, rose and nectarine.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Our tester was positively effusive about this swimsuit, calling it the most comfortable two-piece she’s ever owned, with good quality fabric and a flattering cut.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 20 June 2025
Fudd picked up the baton and was effusive about Shade, who started as a freshman as Fudd was out with a torn ACL, then accepted and adapted to an off-the-bench role that was significant in the championship chase.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Look for effusive notes of cotton candy, rose and nectarine.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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The vote dashed the hopes of those with the 156-year-old Art Academy, who gave emotional pleas in recent weeks to city leaders for help.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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They are then adopted out to be a pet or are placed in police, fire and EMS stations to provide emotional support.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The freedom to compete, to be uninhibited in pursuit of victory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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At the centre of the story is 30-year-old, uninhibited rock chick Nicole Tomkins, voiced by Rosa Salazar, who, following a diagnosis of YOPD, has moved back home to Plano, Texas, to live with her mom, Grace (Roselyn Sanchez), and her prissy but kind-hearted younger sister, Brianna (Mayan Lopez).—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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And there's a lot of demonstrative evidence in this case, is my understanding.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Alexander Zverev Loses at Wimbledon and Might Need Therapy Alexander Zverev isn’t the most demonstrative of players at the best of times, but the German is going through the worst of times.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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When leadership transitions start quietly, those closest to the outgoing person are often treated with caution or suspicion.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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What was meant to be a tribute to the district's outgoing superintendent has raised questions for Jefferson County Board of Education members about how district leaders are spending a massive donation, particularly without board oversight or approval.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Over on her Instagram Stories, Watts gave Demna Gvasalia a loving farewell, as the show marked his last with Balenciaga after a 10-year run with the house as its creative director.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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