more overeffusive

ef·fu·sive

[ih-fyoo-siv]
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

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
o·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 (ɪˈfjuːsɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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Word Origin & History

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