gushing

American

[guhsh-ing] / ˈgʌʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

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.
having a sudden, forceful, copious flow.

She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.
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

the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully.

Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.
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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gushing

A large sinkhole swallowed part of a Los Feliz street and a parked work van after a water main break sent a torrent gushing down Normandie Avenue Wednesday morning, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

It was 02:03 am on 26 September 2022 when the first blast severed part of the Nord Stream pipelines, sending vast quantities of gas gushing through the surface of the Baltic Sea.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Jesse Watters, a stalwart of the network’s macho posturing, has spent weeks gushing over El-Sayed with an almost comical bewilderment.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026