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
Editor at large Anne Thompson (who first started attending the festival in 1987, missing only a handful of editions in the interim) was more effusive.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
That may not sound effusive, but that is the definition of a mid-to-late lottery pick.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Yet, Democrat Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold were effusive in their praise of the shocking sentence given by Mesa County District Judge Matthew Barrett.
—Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Her mood does not lighten when her mother Estella, an effusive and attention-grabbing movie star, makes a surprise visit.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
That may not sound effusive, but that is the definition of a mid-to-late lottery pick.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Yet, Democrat Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold were effusive in their praise of the shocking sentence given by Mesa County District Judge Matthew Barrett.
—Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Her mood does not lighten when her mother Estella, an effusive and attention-grabbing movie star, makes a surprise visit.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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His father, who has also served significant time in prison, explained the emotional weight of watching his son endure a similar experience.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Controversy over wolf management can become more emotional and political than scientific.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Is there a sense of freedom that comes with playing someone as uninhibited as Quinn?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Frequent exposure to explicit content can also shape unrealistic expectations, leading someone to assume their partner should be just as open, uninhibited or eager about certain acts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The carmaker claims that its new 2026 Solterra can now deliver up to 285 miles on a single charge, despite the fact that its 75-kWh battery is only 2 kWh larger than the outgoing version.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Mood and Personality Changes A person with dementia who is typically outgoing may become withdrawn, while others may develop suspicion or paranoia.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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