effusive
pronunciation
How to pronounce effusive in British English:
UK [ɪˈfju:sɪv]
How to pronounce effusive in American English:
US [ɪˈfjusɪv]
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- Adjective:
- uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
- extravagantly demonstrative
Word Origin
- effusive (adj.)
- "flowing profusely" (especially of words), 1660s, from Latin effus-, stem of effundere "to pour forth, spread abroad" (see effusion) + -ive. Hence, "with extravagant display of feelings" (1863). Related: Effusively.
Example
- 1. Mrs schiff was less effusive in her congratulations .
- 2. Michelle obama may not be quite so effusive .
- 3. Mr romney would be unlikely to do so , and is effusive in his praise of such colleges .
- 4. Mr nakagawa , one of the few senior politicians around mr abe not to have visited china recently , is rather less effusive .
- 5. The reception in some quarters was effusive .