The meaning of EFFUSIVE is marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm. How to use effusive in a sentence. Effusive History Is Overflowing.

EFFUSIVE definition: 1. expressing welcome, approval, or pleasure in a way that shows very strong feeling: 2…. Learn more.

If you describe someone as effusive, you mean that they express pleasure, gratitude, or approval in a very enthusiastic way. He was effusive in his praise for the general. She was very gushing and very …

Definition of effusive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: an effusive manner. 2. Profuse; overflowing: effusive praise.

EFFUSIVE definition: unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve. See examples of effusive used in a sentence.

4 days ago · effusive (comparative more effusive, superlative most effusive) Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression). Synonym: gushy Coordinate term: fulsome …

Effusive definition: Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy.

Effusive generally refers to a person or behavior that is expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner. It may also refer to the forceful and excessive …

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 ef•fu•sive /ɪˈfyusɪv/ adj. overly expressive of emotion or feeling; lacking reserve: Her effusive greetings always …