gush (g sh)v. gushed, gush·ing, gush·es v.intr. 1. To flow forth suddenly in great volume: water gushing from a hydrant. 2. To emit a sudden and abundant flow, as of tears. 3. To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm: gushed over the baby. v.tr. To emit abundantly; pour forth. n. 1. A sudden copious outflow: a gush of tears. 2. Excessively demonstrative language or behavior. [Middle English gushen, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.] |
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| Adj. | 1. | gushing - flowing profusely; "a gushing hydrant"; "pouring flood waters" running - (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water" |
| 2. | gushing - uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones" lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party" | |
| 3. | gushing - extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry" demonstrative - given to or marked by the open expression of emotion; "an affectionate and demonstrative family" |
gushing
adjective effusive, enthusiastic, extravagant, fulsome, over-effusive He delivered a gushing speech.
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