gushing

[guhsh-ing]

adjective

1. 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.

2. having a sudden, forceful, copious flow.

   She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.

3. 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.

noun

1. the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully.

   Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.

2. 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!

Other Word Forms

• gushingly adverb
• ungushing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gushing¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; gush ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; gush ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses

Example Sentences

Norma has declined BBC Indonesian's interview requests, though she continues to share life updates on her public social media account - to gushing support from fellow Indonesians.

From BBC

Videos shared on social media show a seated Kirk speaking through a microphone; a loud pop is heard and he suddenly falls back, blood gushing from his neck.

From Los Angeles Times

“Wait, I would freak out if I got to meet her,” Schaeffer said, gushing.

From Los Angeles Times

Videos shared on social media show Kirk sitting under a canopy, speaking to hundreds of people through a microphone, when a loud pop is heard; he suddenly falls back, blood gushing from his neck.

From Los Angeles Times

And before Slash can finish his next thought, he starts gushing about a recent trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he visited Ferrari World, home to a number of celebrated roller coasters.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• spouting