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 Kapoor is effusive in her praise of Netflix’s approach in India. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 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 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
  • The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But his wartime service comes at an emotional price as Stewart becomes tormented by the loss of many of the men under his command and must tackle the duty of writing condolence letters to their families.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Seems like a job for an art-loving, restaurant-owning Italian ambassador, Tilman Fertitta!
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That Stewart’s daughter serves as executive producer provides a clue that Jimmy will be a loving tribute rather than a warts-and-all biopic.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of loving

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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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