American English pronunciation
How to pronounce effusive
IPA transcription: ['ɛfjusɪv]
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Adjective
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uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
“a novel told in burbly panting tones”
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extravagantly demonstrative
“insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship”
“a large gushing female”
“write unrestrained and gushy poetry”
Usage examples
- Frindall's perfectionism clashed occasionally with Henry Blofeld's more effusive - but error-prone - delivery.