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- [ih-fyoo-siv]
- /ɪˈfyu sɪv/
- /ɪˈfjuː.sɪv/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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