effusive
[ ih-fyoo-siv ]
/ ɪˈfyu sɪv /
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adjective
unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
pouring out; overflowing.
Geology. extrusive (def. 3).
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effusive
/ (ɪˈfjuːsɪv) /
adjective
extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing
(of rock) formed by the solidification of magma
Derived forms of effusive
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