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
The notices range from glowing and effusive raves to somewhat disappointed takes (and one that’s outright scathing).
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite having not talked to Collins, who continues to deal with health issues, in a year, Stuermer is effusive about his old friend throughout our discussion about his best performances.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Bunbury was specifically effusive about lead actress Llúcia Garcia.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite having not talked to Collins, who continues to deal with health issues, in a year, Stuermer is effusive about his old friend throughout our discussion about his best performances.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Bunbury was specifically effusive about lead actress Llúcia Garcia.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Psyk said he was moved that the coach was emotional speaking to media, alums and boosters.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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An emotional Wilson shared an embrace with her partner, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, following the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In all his videos, an affectionate and softly romantic vision of the city came through.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Franklin was affectionate in person but also adamant that William assign his American properties to Temple, to settle his debt to him for the years of subsidies.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And their intention is either pure, uninhibited relaxation or highly personalized holistic retreats that the resort refers to as Wellness Paths.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s been a beautiful part of our relationship that has been new and uninhibited.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Workers United maintains that the recent string of protests around the country are purely demonstrative, Freed for one is ready to put that practice to use if necessary.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The figures were outgoing Spanish Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, head of the Spanish Communist Party, and armed forces chief Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado who, though a frail near-70, got up to order the rebel Guards to lay down their arms.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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She also is not allowed to have a cell phone, but her room has a landline that only makes outgoing calls.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Burks is confident, freedom-loving, fashionable (and rocked a lime green suit on the red carpet), and loves to have fun.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that in 2024 almost 3 million cats entered shelters nationwide, but not all of them were lucky enough to find new loving homes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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