Synonyms

gushy

American

[guhsh-ee] / ˈgʌʃ i /

adjective

gushier, gushiest

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

Synonyms:

unreserved, demonstrative, unrestrained, enthusiastic, emotional

gushy British

/ ˈɡʌʃɪ /

adjective

informal displaying excessive admiration or sentimentality

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Other Word Forms

gushily adverb
gushiness noun

Etymology

Origin of gushy

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

Example Sentences

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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

In his opening segment introducing his Friday night lineup, Fallon was especially gushy about musical guests Mad Foxes.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2021

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

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