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effusive

[ih-fyoo-siv] / ɪˈfju sɪv /


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They described being unable to take in even the most effusive messages from their audience – the types of affirmations that had initially pushed them to begin creating in the first place.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Bermúdez, the effusive mood-lifter of the group, was gunning for a career as a soloist when he entered the ring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

It then rises more slowly, giving volcanic gases additional time to escape and making a gentler, effusive eruption more likely.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

Many will make their public tributes to the president more frequent and effusive, hoping to avoid Mr. Cornyn’s fate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

I said, although surely I didn’t sound quite as effusive now that I was completely faking it.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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