gushing

American  

[guhsh-ing] / ˈgʌʃ ɪŋ /

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.

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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

Etymology

Origin of gushing

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

It’s a fascinating profile, but we really don’t need any of these details any more than we need New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi gushing about her inappropriate personal relationship with Kennedy.

From Salon

Toilets lacked basic items such as soap, while water gushing from the faucets was tinged brown.

From The Wall Street Journal

More broadly, business leaders across Europe have grown frustrated at the torrent of legislation that has been gushing from Brussels in recent years, not just covering tech.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, water continues gushing from wells into concrete ponds filled with trout, and then flows through a channel toward the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

People will come out of “Kiss of the Spider Woman” gushing about Tonatiuh and with good reason.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• spouting