effusive

The word “effusive” has 3 syllables: ef-fu-sive

It's pronounced as /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for effusive?

In the thesaurus, “effusive” has 56 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for effusive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for effusive

affectionate
all jaw
big-mouthed
blunt
candid
communicative
demonstrative
dramatic
ebullient
emotional
enthusiastic
expansive
extravagant
extraverted
extroverted
exuberant
feeling
frank
free-flowing
fulsome
gabby
gushing
gushy
histrionic
hyperemotional
intense
lavish
loving
maudlin
mawkish
melodramatic
mushy
outgoing
outpouring
outspoken
overflowing
passionate
plain
prolix
schmaltzy
sensitive
sentimental
soulful
talkative
theatric
theatrical
touchy-feely
unconstrained
uninhibited
unreserved
unrestrained
verbose
warm
windbag
windy
wordy

Antonyms for effusive

aloof
apathetic
bashful
chilly
cold
constrained
detached
disinterested
dispassionate
economical
emotionless
frigid
glacial
hard-boiled
hard-edged
hard-hearted
icy
impassive
indifferent
inhibited
introverted
modest
phlegmatic
quiet
reserved
restrained
reticent
retiring
self-directed
shy
silent
stolid
taciturn
uncommunicative
unconcerned
undemonstrative
unemotional
unenthusiastic
unexcited
unfeeling
unfriendly

Meanings of effusive

adjective
1. Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
2. Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
3. (of igneous rock) Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.

Example Sentences

The guest's effusive praise for the meal delighted the chef.
Her effusive personality made her a favorite among her coworkers.
The critic's review was effusive, declaring the play a masterpiece.
He was known for his effusive gestures of affection towards his friends and family.
The audience's effusive applause at the end of the performance was a testament to its excellence.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effusive, such as: affectionate, all jaw, aloof, apathetic, bashful, big-mouthed, blunt.

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