gushing

[ guhsh-ing ]

/ ˈgʌʃ ɪŋ /

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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!

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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candypuff

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Origin of gushing

gush + -ing² for the adjective senses; gush + -ing¹ for the noun senses

OTHER WORDS FROM gushing

gush·ing·ly, adverbun·gush·ing, adjective

Words nearby gushing

Guru Nanak, Guryev, Gus, gush, gusher, gushing, gushy, gusset, Gussie, gussied up, gussy

How to use gushing in a sentence

Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer|Lloyd Grove|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He called her “a silly chattering windbag, an infernal liar, a conceited, gushing, rump-wagging, blethering ass.”
Gertrude of Arabia, the Woman Who Invented Iraq|Clive Irving|June 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A bullet had struck a femoral artery and it was gushing blood as she kept firing.
How the Army Betrayed the Hero of Fort Hood|Michael Daly|April 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It's not literally true that you can just stick a pipe down in the desert and have oil come-a-gushing, but it might as well be.
Fracking is Pitting OPEC Members Against Each Other. It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Bunch of Cartel Members.|Megan McArdle|May 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The dividend-gushing companies operate in a range of industries: retail, gambling, spirits, furniture.
Fiscal Cliff Fears Drive Huge Spike in Dividend Payouts|Matthew Zeitlin|November 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Gushing waters thrilled the ears with the sweetness of an old familiar song.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Thy gushing tears in torrents flow,Thy bosom pants in wild affright!
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
Mrs. Carlson struggled to her knees at the sound of it, lifting her moaning cry again at the sight of his gushing blood.
The Flockmaster of Poison Creek|George W. Ogden
I felt the tears gushing into my eyes, and hastily rising, I left the room.
Ernest Linwood|Caroline Lee Hentz
As the blood came gushing forth, staining her white armour red, she uttered a little cry and her lips grew pale.
A Heroine of France|Evelyn Everett-Green