Effusive
Thank-you notes from certain relatives, five-star reviews written at 2 a.m., and puppy greetings all overflow with this energy.
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Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained way.
Memory trick
EFFUSIVE = emotions fusing and pouring out.
Examples
Her effusive praise energized the whole team.
He was effusive in thanking contributors after the launch.
The review was effusive but short on specifics.
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Etymology
From Latin effusus "poured out," from effundere "to pour out."
Usage Notes
Can be positive warmth or slightly excessive enthusiasm depending on context.
Real-life contexts
Use in feedback: "I appreciate the effusive support; can you add specifics?"
Use in culture: "Celebrate wins without becoming purely effusive."
Use in writing: "His effusive tone contrasted with sparse evidence."
Common Mistakes
Effusive is about outward expression, not necessarily sincerity or depth.
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Part of Speech
adjective
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