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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On what Pépé can bring to head coach Marcelino’s lineup, Villarreal is understandably effusive (Spanish).
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
In a fictional world of effusive and eccentric characters, which included portrayals by Jon Hamm and Juno Temple, both nominated for Emmys as well, Morris’ Witt stood in contrast as a decent and unassuming man called into action.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Ohtani’s teammate, Max Muncy, was just as effusive in his praise.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones looked teary at times by the effusive reaction to the movie.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
In a fictional world of effusive and eccentric characters, which included portrayals by Jon Hamm and Juno Temple, both nominated for Emmys as well, Morris’ Witt stood in contrast as a decent and unassuming man called into action.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Ohtani’s teammate, Max Muncy, was just as effusive in his praise.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones looked teary at times by the effusive reaction to the movie.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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