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
After a pause, the sister bursts into effusive congratulations.
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Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Her mood does not lighten when her mother Estella, an effusive and attention-grabbing movie star, makes a surprise visit.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Ukraine's Nuclear Plants Trump was equally effusive about his phone call with Zelensky, and the White House said separately that possible U.S. ownership of Ukraine's nuclear power plants had been discussed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Her mood does not lighten when her mother Estella, an effusive and attention-grabbing movie star, makes a surprise visit.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Ukraine's Nuclear Plants Trump was equally effusive about his phone call with Zelensky, and the White House said separately that possible U.S. ownership of Ukraine's nuclear power plants had been discussed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Lawrence — mother to two children now — was visibly emotional talking about working with Ramsay on the subject matter.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Melling portrays parking attendant Colin with the thrilling curiosity and emotional depth of a young gay man exploring his sexuality for the first time, while attempting to define his own desires and identity, independent of his much more experienced dom.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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This dog, who would do best in an active home, loves games of fetch and is also super affectionate.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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He's become incredibly affectionate and loves receiving kisses.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Her characters, including Belinda and Insecure’s hilariously uninhibited Kelli, are often frustratingly scarce within their respective series.—
Phoebe Reilly,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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This aligns perfectly with Venus in Aries’ love for uninhibited self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My very public and demonstrative love affair with Jo Koy.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lindsay first joined the city of Aurora alongside outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin when he was first elected in 2017.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The story starts in 1908, when outgoing President Theodore Roosevelt handpicked a successor, the lawyerly Taft.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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