GUSHING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gushing mean? • GUSHING (adjective)
The adjective GUSHING has 3 senses:
1. flowing profusely
2. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
3. extravagantly demonstrative
Familiarity information: GUSHING used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• GUSHING (adjective)
Meaning:
Flowing profusely
Synonyms:
gushing; pouring
Context examples:
a gushing hydrant / pouring flood waters
Similar:
running ((of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream)
Meaning:
Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
Synonyms:
effusive; burbly; burbling; gushing
Context example:
a novel told in burbly panting tones
Similar:
lively (full of life and energy)
Meaning:
Extravagantly demonstrative
Synonyms:
gushy; effusive; gushing; emotional
Context examples:
insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship / a large gushing female / write unrestrained and gushy poetry
Similar:
demonstrative (given to or marked by the open expression of emotion)
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