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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Etymology

Origin of gushy

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

Example Sentences

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The announcement may come as a shock for country fans who have followed the couple through their sappy podcast appearances and gushy acceptance speeches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

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

From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2022

I don't think times because hand on heart, and this is not gushy, did the little baby Dina expect that I would ever be a world champion?

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2021

I let myself get sincere and maybe a bit gushy about my attachment to this absurd couple and their century-spanning romance.

From Slate ● Dec. 29, 2020

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

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