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adjective
1.
unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
2.
pouring out; overflowing.
3.
Geology. extrusive (def. 3).
Related forms
ef·fu·sive·ly, adverb
ef·fu·sive·ness, noun
non·ef·fu·sive, adjective
non·ef·fu·sive·ly, adverb
non·ef·fu·sive·ness, noun
EXPANDo·ver·ef·fu·sive, adjective
o·ver·ef·fu·sive·ly, adverb
o·ver·ef·fu·sive·ness, noun
un·ef·fu·sive, adjective
un·ef·fu·sive·ly, adverb
un·ef·fu·sive·ness, noun
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Effusive
is always a great word to know.
So is crust. Does it mean:
| outer layer of the earth, about 22 miles deep under the continents and 6 miles deep under the oceans |
| single bed of sedimentary rock, consisting of one kind of matter representing continuous deposition |
Example Sentences
- His more effusive colleague had come over for the day to listen.
- The style is sentimental and effusive, but it is also winning.
- Everyone in the department was thrilled and effusive with praise when the book came out.
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