What is the meaning of effusive?

adjective

  • Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm.
    • usage: "a novel told in burbly panting tones"
  • Extravagantly demonstrative.
    • usage: "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry"
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