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Synonyms & Antonyms of gushing
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
overly or insincerely flattering
- heaped disgustingly gushing praise on her boss's very modest singing skills
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- adulatory,
- fulsome,
- gushy,
- hagiographic
- (also hagiographical),
- oily,
- oleaginous,
- soapy,
- unctuous
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2
pouring forth in great amounts
- the gushing water from the opened fire hydrant reduced water pressure to a dangerous level
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gushing
verbpresent participle of gush
Synonyms & Antonyms of gushing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to flow out in great quantities or with force
- the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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2
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
- he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him "the best there ever was"
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