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effusive

adjective

i-ˈfyü-siv How to pronounce effusive (audio)
Definition of effusivenext
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 Times classical music critic Mark Swed was there to watch, along with many effusive supporters of music director Gianandrea Noseda’s now wandering orchestra. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Freeman, 89, has been equally effusive about the show’s creator. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Nakase was effusive in her praise and highlighted the charitable aspect unprompted during her pregame press conference. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 The close cooperation and effusive praise from the start of the Iran war have given way to Trump’s expletive-laden outbursts directed at his most vocal international advocate. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for effusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
  1. emotional
  2. affectionate
  3. uninhibited
  4. demonstrative
  5. outgoing
  6. loving
Adjective
  • Stone’s characters are a little too good at dramaturging their own emotions, which leaves their story’s greater emotional impact muted.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • These outings looked and felt like dates, and Gilda was affectionate and tactile — her intentions toward me were clear.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories Magazine An affectionate but clear-eyed portrait of a time and place.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Leave it to the denim brand most synonymous with Y2K denim to bring back the early-2000s nightlife scene for New York Fashion Week—an era of uninhibited fun before social media and smartphones dominated the night.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cuts to the former could sink them, while allowing the latter to go on uninhibited could put patients and payers underwater.
    — Daniel Payne, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of uninhibited
Adjective
  • Underwood walked out of the locker room and down the tunnel for last week's prime-time kickoff with a music and light show during his energetic entrance, slapping his helmet and pumping his right fist in a demonstrative display of emotion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jaissle offers on-field leadership of sorts with his demonstrative approach on the touchline.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrative
Adjective
  • But Newcastle, like every Premier League club, must balance these decisions and one incoming or outgoing deal can have a significant effect upon their SCR position.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The rule would require states to provide the Postal Service with lists of mail-ballot recipients and place unique barcodes on outgoing and return envelopes.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • This collection celebrates the magic of making summer memories with friends Scroll on to shop Daisy and all of her fun loving accessories.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Burrough is being remembered as a loving mom to a 2-year-old girl named London.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of loving

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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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