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
Bunbury was specifically effusive about lead actress Llúcia Garcia.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
The former vice president also gave a less-than-effusive endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist running to become the next New York City mayor.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
While the obvious draw to the film is campy, gory coyote action, the couple is effusive about each other’s ability to pull off heavier moments during the family’s arc.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
On Russia — and its President Vladimir Putin — however, the leaders' comments were somewhat less effusive.
—Katrina Bishop,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
The former vice president also gave a less-than-effusive endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist running to become the next New York City mayor.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
While the obvious draw to the film is campy, gory coyote action, the couple is effusive about each other’s ability to pull off heavier moments during the family’s arc.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
On Russia — and its President Vladimir Putin — however, the leaders' comments were somewhat less effusive.
—Katrina Bishop,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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The entire scene unfolded on Neuheisel’s network, which invited viewers to witness the emotional roller coaster of a father rooting for his son.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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See the emotional exchange here.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Denver Zoo shared a few snaps of the affectionate duo — the only two females in their habitat — in a post on Facebook.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Romance will be affectionate, memorable and reassuring.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 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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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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During the first quarter of the Fever's game against the Atlanta Dream Tuesday night, Clark and Cunningham made a demonstrative gesture to officials, protesting that a Dream player should be called for traveling.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Parker’s memory, Quinn was the most outgoing of the three future Rangers coaches and Sacco the quietest.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, there were more than 6,100 delays across the country, including 42 flights that were departing from Burbank (amounting to 23 percent of the airport's outgoing schedule).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, Gibson rehomed his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe, loving homes.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tyler is being remembered as a loving brother, uncle and son.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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