Synonyms

gushy

American

[guhsh-ee] / ˈgʌʃ i /

adjective

gushier, gushiest

given to or marked by excessively effusive talk, behavior, etc.

Synonyms:

unreserved, demonstrative, unrestrained, enthusiastic, emotional

gushy British

/ ˈɡʌʃɪ /

adjective

informal displaying excessive admiration or sentimentality

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Etymology

Origin of gushy

First recorded in 1835–45; gush + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Then, near the end of an already gushy set, Youssef paused and asked the room if he’d left anything out.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

But Meester herself swears she didn’t even clock the gushy line of questioning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

But while relaxed in each other's company, they were not gushy hand-holders who lingered before a gathered media.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2023

We see love glorified in gushy social media posts and one-size-fits-all cards.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2022

In fact, Lucy was loud and gushy, and she was never too gushy with me.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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