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effusive adjective [ ɪˈfjuːsɪv ]

• showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
• "an effusive welcome"
Similar: gushing, gushy, unrestrained, unreserved, extravagant, fulsome, demonstrative, lavish, enthusiastic, rhapsodic, lyrical, exuberant, ebullient, expansive, wordy, verbose, long-winded, profuse, over the top, OTT, all over someone,
Opposite: restrained,
• (of igneous rock) poured out when molten and later solidified.


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