effusive

effusive (ɪˈfjuːsɪv)

—*adj*
1.	extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing
2.	(of rock) formed by the solidification of magma

ef'fusively

—*adv*

ef'fusiveness

—n

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effusive

1660s, from L. effus- (see effusion) + -ive. Related: Effusively.

Example sentences

Please make your praise as specific and effusive as possible.

She was effusive, welcoming, and kissed me on both cheeks.

Others groped around for forms of words that were kind without sounding

effusive.

He's effusive in his sympathy for the fired bankers.

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