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effusive

/ɪˈfjuː.sɪv/
ef · fu · sive
Adverb:effusively
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1

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained, heartfelt, or excessive manner.

Example

"The director offered effusive praise to the cast and crew after the opening night performance."

2

Relating to or denoting igneous rock or lava that has poured out onto the Earth's surface rather than solidifying underground.

Example

"Hawaiian volcanoes are well known for their effusive eruptions, which produce steady streams of basaltic lava."

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• Rhymes for effusive

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin 'effusivus', derived from the past participle stem of 'effundere' ('to pour out'), combining 'ex-' ('out') and 'fundere' ('to pour').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Effusive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/effusive
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