gushy

American  

[guhsh-ee] / ˈgʌʃ i /

adjective

gushier, gushiest

1. given to or marked by excessively effusive talk, behavior, etc.

   Synonyms:

   unreserved, demonstrative, unrestrained, enthusiastic, emotional

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gushy British  

/ ˈɡʌʃɪ /

adjective

1. informal displaying excessive admiration or sentimentality

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Other Word Forms

• gushiness
  noun
• gushily
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of gushy

First recorded in 1835–45; gush + -y ¹

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

gushy gushier gushiest

Then, near the end of an already gushy set, Youssef paused and asked the room if he’d left anything out.

From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2025

But while relaxed in each other's company, they were not gushy hand-holders who lingered before a gathered media.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2023

We see love glorified in gushy social media posts and one-size-fits-all cards.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2022

You and I have been writing a lot of gushy copy about “Parasite” for months now, Glenn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2019

Big Ma said, “Let’s not have any of that mushy and gushy at the table.”

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

They both make friends fast, although Roger is even gushier than his brother.

From Time Magazine Archive

I'm just terribly excited to be here, like the silliest gushiest little girl in the world.

From The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life by Sinclair Lewis