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
The bill’s opponents were less effusive.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the palace, the mood was not nearly as effusive as in other years.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Coach Rick Tocchet was effusive in his praise of Zegras, who has a career-high 25 goals, eclipsing his previous high of 23.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The response from the scientific community was less effusive.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for effusive
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the palace, the mood was not nearly as effusive as in other years.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Coach Rick Tocchet was effusive in his praise of Zegras, who has a career-high 25 goals, eclipsing his previous high of 23.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The response from the scientific community was less effusive.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for effusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Snitker grew emotional while thanking his friend and mentor in his speech.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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His emotional reaction to the announcement of his name was caught on camera during the draft telecast.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The piece is affectionate, admiring, and shamelessly tilted in his favor.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Breed experts say goldendoodles are among the most social and affectionate dog breeds available.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In that moment, all the troubles that Springsteen and the audience had commiserated over during the first third of the concert evaporated into a place of uninhibited, joyous nostalgia.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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News outlets slowly picked up on providing comment functions, hesitant at first to introduce the possibility for readers to leave their opinions directly and uninhibited in spaces formerly exclusively populated by professional journalists.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No signs or demonstrative materials are allowed.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When Vanderbilt became demonstrative, Austin Reaves — who didn't play due to injury — stepped between his teammate and the head coach, along with assistant coach Nate McMillan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All three writers turned loving, humorous, piercing gazes on a particular place, exploring, through cycles of plays, the rich humanity and the grave historical wounds of its inhabitants.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite being presented as a loving father, Hank was revealed at the end of Season 1 to be a ruthless, pre-war Vault-Tec executive who is responsible for the nuclear destruction of Shady Sands.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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