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gushing

gus·hing

UK/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ US/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

flowing profusely

  • “a gushing hydrant”
  • “pouring flood waters”
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2.

uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm

  • “a novel told in burbly panting tones”
3.

extravagantly demonstrative

  • “insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship”
  • “a large gushing female”
  • “write unrestrained and gushy poetry”

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