effusive
expressing emotion or enthusiasm in an unrestrained way
Word origin: From Latin effundere, to pour out.
Effusive in a sentence
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Her effusive praise embarrassed the modest scientist.
The host offered such effusive thanks that the modest guest grew visibly uncomfortable.
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Critics complained that the documentary's narration was relentlessly blank, hammering home its single thesis so often that viewers felt lectured rather than informed.
Using “effusive” well
Effusive describes praise or emotion poured out without restraint, sometimes to the point of seeming excessive or insincere. It can tip into mild disapproval.
More GRE words starting with E
to gradually decline, recede, or diminish
overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
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deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways
a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior
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