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
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley, for one, has already been effusive in his praise of Brents.
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Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Dart, 23, reposted a picture of Ayers in a bikini to his Instagram Story and was effusive in his support.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Christopher Blocher’s advanced film instructor at Los Alamitos High couldn’t have been more effusive.
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Theresa Walker,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Compared to RuPaul’s Drag Race’s more effusive guests, Michelle Visage can come off as the withholding evil stepmother on the judges’ panel.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for effusive
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Dart, 23, reposted a picture of Ayers in a bikini to his Instagram Story and was effusive in his support.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Christopher Blocher’s advanced film instructor at Los Alamitos High couldn’t have been more effusive.
—
Theresa Walker,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Compared to RuPaul’s Drag Race’s more effusive guests, Michelle Visage can come off as the withholding evil stepmother on the judges’ panel.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for effusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants.
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The emotional beats are incredible but don't linger for too long and the humor is great for both kids and parents.
Adjective
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.
Adjective
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Angela’s bookish young son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and her gloriously uninhibited mother Mona (Katherine Helmond) rounded out the household.
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But what was missing was more of a winning spirit, more aggressive, uninhibited and self-assured.
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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In fact, Scherzer was way more demonstrative, screaming at Blue Jays manager John Schneider in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Adjective
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Ten minutes later, the outgoing England captain was walking out with Ben Duckett after promoting himself to open the batting in the chase.
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The candidates who have already launched their campaigns include outgoing Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Cook County Board of Review member George Cardenas, and former Chicago Housing Authority board chair Matthew Brewer.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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