EFFUSIVE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

effusive

adjective

i-ˈfyü-siv

Definition of effusive

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 Panay is known as an effusive onstage showman, making product launches a flashy, intimate affair that feels closer to Apple’s past legendary showcases than to the overwhelming Amazon events that predated him. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Tom Cruise's recent effusive praise for Kate Middleton was not just Hollywood flattery, according to royal experts. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Even the revelation that the doc existed was big news, and the effusive reviews that followed have only further amped up cinephiles and dedicated Fielder fans. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 Judging by the effusive applause following Friday morning’s press screening, and the largely positive reviews that emerged afterward, those expectations were met. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effusive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive

Adjective

Simultaneously, Fumiko and Emi cross paths at the library, where the revelation that the family at least tangentially responsible for her son’s death now have an adorable little sprog of their own, threatens to send Emi into an emotional tailspin.

— James Marsh, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
The film also conjures the same terrifying fears as the book with its haunting musical score, set design, camera angles, and the emotional performances of Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of emotional

Adjective

Other people shared their own experiences with romantic interactions and affectionate responses, showing how some individuals are choosing to use the technology.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
All of the Slow Horses (a not-so-affectionate nickname for Slough House employees), past and present, are targeted, and Sid goes to River for help.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

Behind closed doors, however, the switch from a spouse to a child, from Mann the husband to Mann the father, is the switch from the intimate to the casual, from uninhibited speech to guardedness.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2026
And Ibiza provides an appropriately uninhibited first setting.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of uninhibited

Adjective

The demonstrative outside hitter had 10 kills to help the 10th-seeded Thunderbolts knock off the seventh-seeded host Eagles 25-13, 17-25, 25-18 in the Class 4A Sandburg Regional semifinals in Orland Park.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
But things change over time, and in recent years, there's been a concerted effort to allow players to show more personality, be more demonstrative, and celebrate their success.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrative

Adjective

There was a ballot proposal on nonpartisan elections put forward by a commission appointed by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, but Mamdani blocked that with the help of the Legislature.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
The outgoing authorities remain in control until a formal transition of power, expected to take several weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

The sibling who brought this to our attention isn’t comfortable bringing it up directly (our family is deeply non-confrontational and private but loving and connected).

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Growing up in a large and loving Italian-American family, Silvy is drawn to the food and comfort of her home.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

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