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Definition of effusiveness

effusiveness

/ɪˈfjuː.sɪv.nəs/
ef · fu · sive · ness

Adverb:effusively
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Adjective:effusive
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effusiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained, heartfelt, or overly enthusiastic manner.

Example

"The host greeted every guest with such genuine effusiveness that everyone immediately felt welcome."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'effusive' plus the native English suffix '-ness'. 'Effusive' traces back to the Latin 'effusus', the past participle of 'effundere', meaning 'to pour out' (from 'ex-', meaning 'out', and 'fundere', meaning 'to pour').

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