effusive

[ih-fyoo-siv]

adjective

1. unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve.

   effusive greetings; an effusive person.

2. pouring out; overflowing.

3. Geology.,  extrusive.

effusive

/ ɪˈfjuːsɪv /

adjective

1. extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing

2. (of rock) formed by the solidification of magma

Other Word Forms

• effusively adverb
• effusiveness noun
• noneffusive adjective
• noneffusively adverb
• noneffusiveness noun
• overeffusive adjective
• overeffusively adverb
• overeffusiveness noun
• uneffusive adjective
• uneffusively adverb
• uneffusiveness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of effusive¹

First recorded in 1655–65; effuse + -ive

Example Sentences

A month later he was even more effusive.

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The line is supposed to be a little funny, a wink at the fashion industry’s love of effusive word salad descriptions that are only conveyed in the actual garments about half the time.

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When Abrego first mentioned the cuts, the audience erupted in an effusive and concerted round of booing.

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Despite rising tensions in U.S.-Mexico relations, Rubio was effusive in his praise of Mexican law enforcement efforts.

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Ortega, she thinks, represents the antithesis and is effusive about her work.

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Related Words

• demonstrative 
• ebullient 
• enthusiastic 
• expansive 
• extravagant 
• exuberant 
• lavish 
• talkative