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EFFUSIVELY

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ef⋅fu⋅sive

  [i-fyoo-siv]
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–adjective
1. unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
2. pouring out; overflowing.
3. Geology. extrusive (def. 3).
Origin:
1655–65; effuse + -ive

Related forms:
ef⋅fu⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
ef⋅fu⋅sive⋅ness, noun
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ef·fu·sive   (ĭ-fyōō'sĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: an effusive manner.

  2. Profuse; overflowing: effusive praise.

ef·fu'sive·ly adv., ef·fu'sive·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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