Synonyms of gushed

gushed

verb

past tense of gush

1

as in poured

to flow out in great quantities or with force

the dam cracked and water gushed from the break

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poured
• rushed
• streamed
• spewed
• spurted
• squirted
• spouted
• splashed
• rolled
• swooshed
• flushed
• flooded
• ran
• jetted
• washed
• issued
• swelled
• surged
• cascaded
• sloshed
• overflowed
• drowned
• overwhelmed
• inundated
• deluged
• engulfed
• submerged
• swamped
• sluiced
• plashed
• fountained
• submersed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• dripped
• trickled
• sprinkled
• wept
• dribbled
• leaked
• bled
• oozed
• seeped
• exuded
• strained
• spattered
• percolated

2

as in raved

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm

he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him "the best there ever was"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raved
• drooled
• enthused
• effused
• rhapsodized
• fussed
• slobbered
• fawned
• doted (on)
• emoted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gushed

Two days after Bieniemy’s return, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gushed over his offensive coordinator while speaking with the media. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Over the years, Mark has gushed about being a dad, and even bringing his kids along to major sets and events. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Newlywed Travis Kelce gushed about his Madison Square Garden wedding to Taylor Swift while gearing up for his 14th season in the NFL. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

On July 20, the 58-year-old Wilson Philips singer shared a selfie on Facebook in which she was seen with the 63-year-old retired actress and gushed over her encounter with one of her childhood idols. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The veteran has gushed over Edwards’ game, his charisma, his attitude over the years, including during their run to gold together at the Paris Olympics. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026