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- [ih-fyoo-siv]
- /ɪˈfyu sɪv/
- /ɪ.ˈfjuː.sɪv.nəs/
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- [ih-fyoo-siv]
- /ɪˈfyu sɪv/
Definitions of effusiveness word
- adjective effusiveness unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person. 1
- adjective effusiveness pouring out; overflowing. 1
- adjective effusiveness Geology. extrusive (def 3). 1
- noun effusiveness The state of being effusive. 1
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Origin of effusiveness
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 Effusiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
effusiveness 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effusiveness
noun effusiveness
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- buoyancy — Buoyancy is the ability that something has to float on a liquid or in the air.
- gaiety — the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
- effervescence — to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors.
- zest — keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.
Antonyms for effusiveness
noun effusiveness
- sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
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