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 few times on this tour people have been thrown out for being too effusive—not by my asking, but because people around them have been annoyed.

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Beijing was less effusive, saying the two side had reached a consensus to resolve "major trade issues" during the leaders' first face-to-face meeting in six years.

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As expected, Zelensky was careful to offer effusive praise for the host's prowess as a peacemaker and to repeatedly express his gratitude.

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Turning 55 next month, Hawke shares with Hart an effusive passion for indelible work but also, perhaps, a nagging anxiety about the end of his creative usefulness.

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The embarrassingly effusive praise for men she’s using for power.

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Related Words

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