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
Top Iranian politicians — the president, foreign minister and parliament speaker — sent effusive congratulations to Khamenei.
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Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Still, Stefanski, Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan, have so far been supportive of Penix and publicly optimistic about his future without being overly effusive.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, Schaefer was more effusive in his praise of Georgia.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
This expressive, effusive soul could finally use skating to effusively express her soul.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Still, Stefanski, Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan, have so far been supportive of Penix and publicly optimistic about his future without being overly effusive.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, Schaefer was more effusive in his praise of Georgia.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
This expressive, effusive soul could finally use skating to effusively express her soul.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Through no fault of Newton’s, Faith functions less as a second protagonist than a prop to give Grace more emotional investment in the proceedings by saddling her with guilt over their estrangement or opportunities to nobly sacrifice herself.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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The eight include physical, but also spiritual, social, environmental, occupational, financial, emotional and intellectual.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stephen seems to have been an affectionate husband until the end.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Relatives described the unicorn-loving child as smart, affectionate and occasionally rascally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The question is whether the conditions for uninhibited and robust debate are quietly narrowing.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Udoka pointed out after Saturday’s loss that both Thompson and Sheppard have to be more demonstrative as point guards to get teammates into the right spots and to run offensive sets that take advantage of certain matchups when those moments arrive.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In any case, Shelter reliably provides plenty of the action that Statham fans crave, not to mention his trademark charisma and low-key underplaying that makes Charles Bronson look overly demonstrative.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This contrasted with her otherwise outgoing personality and sense of humor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gabriel Boric, a Magallanes native and Chile’s outgoing president, greenlit Cape Froward in 2024.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Hughes was a loving husband, a devoted father; a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by students and colleagues.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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