effusive

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The eloquence and the passion of the amorous romances are commonly more effusive, and seldom as true.

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  1. adjective Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: an effusive manner.
  2. adjective Profuse; overflowing: effusive praise.

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  • The style is effusive, and the language in which the lady writes of Clare's poetry is occasionally eulogistic to the point of extravagance, and was to that extent injudicious; but all blemishes are forgotten in the presence of overwhelming evidences of pure and disinterested friendship. —  Life and Remains of John Clare
  • Mr. Barr had the heartiest and most convincing laugh of any man Hoke McGee had ever heard Hoke, old pal, old boy, old friend"--Mr. Barr was always very effusive--"this is about something big. —  062 - The Pirate's Ghost
  • Yet now, even the jailers who once tortured Sen. McCain are lining up to offer effusive -- if somewhat embarrassing -- endorsements for his presidential candidacy. —  Clipmarks | Live Clips
  • [T] he jailers who once tortured Sen. McCain are lining up to offer effusive -- if somewhat embarrassing -- endorsements for his presidential candidacy. —  Latest Articles
  • While there are effusive, genuine people who make the tango that is talking a whole lot easier through their innate sincerity and general glow, it's hard for the most part to get people to talk about things if they're not interested in it. —  Design daily news
 

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  1. from Latin as if *effusivus, from effundere, past participle effusus, pour out: see effuse.
 

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/ɛˈfjusɪv/
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