gushing
flowing out suddenly, forcefully, or in large volume, as fluid that has been confined: Since the rig exploded, all attempts to stop the gushing oil have been futile.
having a sudden, forceful, copious flow: She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.
expressed or expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively, especially in an affectionate or highly complimentary way: Followed by paparazzi and gushing admirers, he returned home to face a more realistic assessment from his parents.
the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully: Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.
the act of expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively: After all her gushing about how great the movie and its director and cast were, I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Origin of gushing
1Other words from gushing
- gush·ing·ly, adverb
- un·gush·ing, adjective
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How to use gushing in a sentence
“I mean, I love everything Will does,” Poehler says admiringly (but not gushingly).
An overdressed, overperfumed matron brushed down the steps, and gushingly pushed her simpering daughter at him.
Mountain | Clement WoodTo this he gushingly agreed, but added that, of course, the General would give me a proper escort.
South African Memories | Lady Sarah WilsonGushingly he does his work, but thoroughly; and there are other flowers than lackadaisies to be discerned in his herbage.
Your new suggestion, he exclaims gushingly in this curious epistle, of our joining you at Hurst is divine.
The Real Shelley, Vol. II (of 2) | John Cordy Jeaffreson
Blushingly and gushingly they told her of their own loves, and they showed her their lovers, or pictures of those gentlemen.
Romance of California Life | John Habberton
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