Associations to the word «Effusive»
Noun
- Eruption
- Magma
- Lava
- Basalt
- Praise
- Greeting
- Fissure
- Volcano
- Vent
- Gratitude
- Silica
- Explosive
- Compliment
- Welcome
- Embrace
- Rift
- Flow
- Thanks
- Crater
- Iceland
- Hazard
- Manner
- Phase
- Shield
- Recommendation
- Review
- Activity
- Susan
- Smile
- Transition
- Beam
- Composition
- Dome
- Gas
- Mood
- Clerk
- Writing
- Depth
- Friendship
- Critic
- Style
- Ash
- Contrast
- Letter
- Trace
- Expression
- Characteristic
Adjective
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Wiktionary
EFFUSIVE, adjective. Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression)
EFFUSIVE, adjective. (archaic) pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing
EFFUSIVE, adjective. (of igneous rock) extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava
Dictionary definition
EFFUSIVE, adjective. Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones".
EFFUSIVE, adjective. Extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry".
Wise words
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