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Definition of
effusive adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
effusive
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ɪˈfyusɪv
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showing much or too much emotion
an effusive welcome
He was effusive in his praise.
effusively
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adverb
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effusive
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Nearby words
effulgent
adjective
effusion
noun
effusive
adjective
EFL
abbreviation
EFTA
abbreviation