Synonyms of effuse

effuse

verb

i-ˈfyüz 

as in to drool

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm

pundits who should have known better effused endlessly about this idealistic but naive senator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drool
• rave
• gush
• enthuse
• fuss
• rhapsodize
• slobber
• fawn
• dote (on)
• emote

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of effuse

On Thursday afternoon at the Revolution Training Center, Turner addressed the impending roster announcement with poise, effusing praise on the chance to represent his country on the world stage once again and defusing any sort of goalkeeper debate. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2026

Afterwards, Nick Cushing, then the NYCFC head coach, effused his creative midfielder. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

The enigmatic trophy wife at the center, Michaela, is played not by Nicole Kidman—as is, at this point, stylistic tradition—but by Julianne Moore, effusing lavender mist and toxic insecurity. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025

As if the sun had decided freckles were simply too mundane for someone like him, his skin seemed to be effused with golden flecks. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024

Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer. — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024

Noxious volcanic gases may also be a problem—in particular, sulfur dioxide, which effuses from shallow magma. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton effused that Gaddafi’s ouster and death marked smart diplomacy at its best. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024