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- Dictionarygushing/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. (of speech or writing) effusive or exaggeratedly enthusiastic: "gushing praise"
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GUSHING definition: 1. expressing a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound…. Learn more.
Gushing definition: flowing out suddenly, forcefully, or in large volume, as fluid that has been confined. See examples of GUSHING used in a sentence.
GUSH definition: 1. to flow or send out quickly and in large amounts: 2. to express a positive feeling, especially…. Learn more.
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.
adjective. flowing profusely. “a gushing hydrant”. synonyms: pouring. running. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream. adjective. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm. synonyms: burbling, burbly, effusive.
to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere: [ + speech ] "You're just so talented!" she gushed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. gush. noun [ S ]
1. a. : a sudden outpouring. b. : something emitted in a gushing forth. 2. : an effusive display or outpouring.
Definition of gushing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
gushing meaning, definition, what is gushing: expressing praise, pleasure etc in a way...: Learn more.
n. a sudden copious flow or emission, esp of liquid. something that flows out or is emitted. an extravagant and insincere expression of admiration, sentiment, etc. Etymology: 14th Century: probably of imitative origin; compare Old Norse gjósa, Icelandic gusa.
