as in emotional
showing feeling freely
often effusive no matter what the occasion, they are even more so at weddings and funerals
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Recent Examples of effusive
There will be effusive flower arrangements in the gorgeous Vienna concert hall, the Musikverein.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Sanders was effusive postgame talking about him and the job the Cougars did Saturday night.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Those in the know were effusive in their praise of pymetrozine to save their high-dollar weed crops from the destructive, sap-sucking bugs.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In Hannegan’s obituary, The New York Times was once again effusive.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Sanders was effusive postgame talking about him and the job the Cougars did Saturday night.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Those in the know were effusive in their praise of pymetrozine to save their high-dollar weed crops from the destructive, sap-sucking bugs.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In Hannegan’s obituary, The New York Times was once again effusive.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for effusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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These intelligent and emotional animals have been a part of human culture for centuries—as companions, workers and performers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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People feel abandoned or unprepared, amplifying the emotional toll.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Depp has some wild fun with it, disturbing all of high society with her uninhibited rage.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Think passionate, uninhibited encounters that leave you breathless.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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On ‘90s night, her wife (and now manager) Catherine was in full demonstrative flair as one of the wanna-be Spice Girls, alongside some of her visiting friends from Britain.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Four years into his NBA career, Cunningham typically adopts a quiet, lead-by-example approach, but something prompted him to be more demonstrative.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Harris, the outgoing taoiseach, assumed the role of deputy prime minister Thursday, and will expect to step back into the role of Ireland’s leader again in 2027.—
Kathy Rose O'Brien,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Coaching Carousel: Aaron Glenn returns Yesterday, the Jets gave outgoing Lions DC Aaron Glenn something to celebrate, via a five-year contract to become their next head coach.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a stable and loving home, and every parent deserves the chance to provide that environment without the shadow of systemic bias looming over them.—
Jumara Perry,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a short time, my relationship with my mom has gotten more loving and more fun.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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