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effusively

ef·fu·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-fyoo-siv]
    • /ɪˈfyu sɪv/
    • /ɪˈfjuː.sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-fyoo-siv]
    • /ɪˈfyu sɪv/

Definitions of effusively word

  • adjective effusively unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person. 1
  • adjective effusively pouring out; overflowing. 1
  • adjective effusively Geology. extrusive (def 3). 1
  • noun effusively In an effusive manner. 1

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Origin of effusively

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; effuse + -ive

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Parts of speech for Effusively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

effusively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

effusively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for effusively

adverb effusively

  • fulsome — offensive to good taste, especially as being excessive; overdone or gross: fulsome praise that embarrassed her deeply; fulsome décor.
  • vociferously — crying out noisily; clamorous.
  • unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
  • demonstratively — characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one's emotions, attitudes, etc., especially of love or affection: She wished her fiancé were more demonstrative.
  • profusely — spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often followed by in): profuse praise.

Antonyms for effusively

adverb effusively

  • reservedly — kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.

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