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
Fudd picked up the baton and was effusive about Shade, who started as a freshman as Fudd was out with a torn ACL, then accepted and adapted to an off-the-bench role that was significant in the championship chase.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Look for effusive notes of cotton candy, rose and nectarine.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
During the flight to the Netherlands, Mr. Trump posted an effusive note from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulating him on his actions in Iran and on the new NATO defense spending levels.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2025
That’s unlikely to change regardless of Haliburton’s health because his effusive, contagious personality even in the face of adversity will continue to be a key feature for Indiana.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Look for effusive notes of cotton candy, rose and nectarine.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
During the flight to the Netherlands, Mr. Trump posted an effusive note from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulating him on his actions in Iran and on the new NATO defense spending levels.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2025
That’s unlikely to change regardless of Haliburton’s health because his effusive, contagious personality even in the face of adversity will continue to be a key feature for Indiana.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Faces and words may fade, but their emotional residue frequently lingers.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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The show's second season saw some of Ford's most emotional work, as the therapist is forced to face his mortality due to his worsening condition.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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While this is a very rural area, the fire has triggered some road closures and evacuations, mainly to ensure that fire resources have uninhibited access to manage the fire.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Wiley’s expressive voice is full of color and animation befitting Gauguin’s bold use of color, native island themes, and uninhibited lifestyle.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Alexander Zverev Loses at Wimbledon and Might Need Therapy Alexander Zverev isn’t the most demonstrative of players at the best of times, but the German is going through the worst of times.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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In our culture there’s little more demonstrative action of a parent’s lack of control than having their child drive away in a 4,000-pound hunk of metal on their own.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Joining in the festivities is outgoing French student Chloé (Cécile Matignon, hugely appealing), ostensibly in a relationship but flirting brazenly with Nicolau, who even after a few beers is too mournful to pick up the signals.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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All three candidates launched campaigns in April to fill the vacancy of outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Animal-welfare advocates continue to stress the importance of reporting cruelty, supporting local shelters and rescues and considering adoption to provide loving homes for animals like Diva.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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