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 Diaconis was effusive about the update to his work. — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026 Paranoid and living his life in as much privacy as possible, the film's ending is an incredible feat of powerful acting — and a generous reminder that Hackman never lost a step in his effusive career. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 At the risk of sounding effusive, I am slightly obsessed. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley, for one, has already been effusive in his praise of Brents. — Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for effusive

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Adjective

That was an emotional accomplishment because Harvick was thrust into that seat after the great Dale Earnhart was killed in a crash in the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
OpenAI has said its ChatGPT program is trained to recognize signs of emotional distress, de-escalate situations, and guide users to real-life support.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of emotional

Adjective

Prince William and Kate Middleton's increasingly affectionate public appearances have caught royal watchers' attention, with experts saying the couple are entering a happier, more relaxed chapter following a difficult few years.

— Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
After all, if my brothers could be annoying, affectionate, and self-aggrandizing all at once, why couldn’t a man in the history books?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

Directed by Martin Scorsese and set in the late 80s and early 90s, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, an uninhibited young stockbroker who becomes enamored by the excess and ruthlessness of Wall Street.

— Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Though Williams’ movement appeared uninhibited throughout Tuesday’s match, an injury doesn’t come as a complete surprise.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of uninhibited

Adjective

Kelly, typically a non-demonstrative engineer, retreated to the airplane bathroom and sobbed.

— Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
And Fisher also noted that his father was a demonstrative fan of the Blue Jays ever since the team enjoyed his debut last year.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of demonstrative

Adjective

Zelenskyy met separately Tuesday with outgoing defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech-savvy entrepreneur credited with swiftly developing Ukraine’s drone technology that has given it a battlefield edge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Haley, president of the Arizona State Board of Education, was endorsed by outgoing state Treasurer Kimberly Yee.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

Published by Gallimard last year, the book has been hailed as a loving homage to 1980s-90s horror films, especially Stephen King.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026
Phish turned the clock all the way back Wednesday night (July 22) at New York’s Madison Square Garden, opening its five-night stand with a show that doubled as a loving tribute to the band’s early years emerging from the Vermont club scene.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026

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