effusive
[ih-fyoo-siv]
- unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- pouring out; overflowing.
- Geology. extrusive(def 3).
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Origin of effusive
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Examples from the Web for effusively
Contemporary Examples
Dave Bredensteiner of Bedford, who served under the lieutenant colonel in Iraq, praised her effusively as an excellent leader.
The Wall Street Journal praised him effusively for repudiating Nehru's "xenophobia" and embracing the markets.
“This is a critical information job,” says Metzl, who effusively praises the choice of Ensor.
And Philip Roth, equally unencumbered by irony, mourned Plimpton effusively in his novel Exit Ghost.
Historical Examples
She embraced her guest as effusively as she had addressed her.
The Education of Eric LaneStephen McKenna
She welcomed Lord Robert effusively, and motioned to him to stand by her side.
The ChristianHall Caine
He greeted her effusively and she endeavored to pass him and go to the kitchen.
In Apple-Blossom TimeClara Louise Burnham
No doubt she had received that petition too effusively—and he wished there should be no mistake.
Robert ElsmereMrs. Humphry Ward
"My dear, I've been simply dying to meet you," began Maud, effusively.
The Little Colonel's Christmas VacationAnnie Fellows Johnston
effusive
- extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing
- (of rock) formed by the solidification of magma
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