gushing
Americanadjective
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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.
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having a sudden, forceful, copious flow.
She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.
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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
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the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully.
Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.
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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
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
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The couple met at a party in 2017 and by the fall of 2018, Palvin was gushing to Vogue that she was “very much in love.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
This leads, Mr. Hazzard writes, to “the constant gushing of fluids, all of them, into a diaper. It’s death by humiliation, by torment.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
In short, carefully packaged and shiny this is not: at best it is a distraction for ministers, at worst a gushing torrent of awkwardness and embarrassment - and it is far from over yet.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Hadel and Cusack concluded their message by gushing about their crew and pushing for others to hire them.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
“You are our safety,” she told him, “our sure defense. The sight of you is dear as land after storm to the sailor, as a gushing stream to a thirsty wayfarer.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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