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 As expected, participants were effusive in their praise for the honoree. — Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026 Cheveldayoff was more effusive. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for effusive

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Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 4th House of Home and Family, so a household need, emotional update, or living-space issue may interrupt your agenda.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Lisa Knight helped transition her son Will Schaaf into the program in March and said she’s seen growth in his confidence, decision making skills and his emotional state.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of emotional

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

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Afterward, closer Mason Miller was as demonstrative as ever after his batterymate recorded the final out of his 30th save.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Where Tarik Skubal is a roaring marvel, Casey Mize is rarely demonstrative on the mound.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of demonstrative

Adjective

Alejandro Garnacho moved in the opposite direction to Rogers, joining from Chelsea, while Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid will replace the outgoing Lucas Digne at left-back.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
At one point, outgoing Congresswoman Frederica Wilson penned a pointed op-ed in the Miami Times explaining the importance of Black representation in the district.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

After a New York City childhood spent with their loving adoptive father, Annie (Ella Rubin) and her brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) find themselves in possession of Sterling Point, a remote island in Ontario’s Muskoka region.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The loving mom, who also shares son Brayden, 10, with Tarek and son Hudson, 6, with Ant Anstead, shared a few photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Taylor recently got her learner’s permit.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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