Where Is the Word Effusive from?

"Effusive" can be traced to the Latin verb effundere ("to pour out"), which itself comes from "fundere" ("to pour") plus a modification of the prefix ex- ("out"). Our verb "effuse" has the same Latin ancestors. A person effuses when he or she speaks effusively.

What is an effusive person?

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. Synonyms: demonstrative, enthusiastic, lavish, extravagant More Synonyms of effusive. effusively adverb. She greeted them effusively.

What does gushy mean slang?

gushy. / (ˈɡʌʃɪ) / adjective gushier or gushiest. informal displaying excessive admiration or sentimentality.