Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [guhsh]
- /gʌʃ/
- /ˈɡʌʃ.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhsh]
- /gʌʃ/
Definitions of gushing word
- verb without object gushing to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe. 1
- verb without object gushing to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally; talk effusively: She gushed with pride over her new grandchild. 1
- verb without object gushing to have a sudden, copious flow, as of blood or tears. 1
- verb with object gushing to emit suddenly, forcibly, or copiously. 1
- noun gushing a sudden, copious outflow of a fluid. 1
- noun gushing the fluid emitted. 1
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Origin of gushing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English; probably phonesthemic in orig.; see gust1, rush1
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Parts of speech for Gushing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gushing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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 gushing
adj gushing
- spouting — a pipe, tube, or liplike projection through or by which a liquid is discharged, poured, or conveyed.
- flowing — moving in or as in a stream: flowing water.
- effusive — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- mushy — resembling mush; pulpy.
- blubbery — of, containing, or like blubber; fat
adjective gushing
- pouring — to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
- overflowing — to flow or run over, as rivers or water: After the thaw, the river overflows and causes great damage.
- torrential — pertaining to or having the nature of a torrent.
- emitting — Present participle of emit.
- voluble — characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause.
noun gushing
- jabberwocky — a playful imitation of language consisting of invented, meaningless words; nonsense; gibberish.
- effluence — the action or process of flowing out; efflux.
- effusion — the act of effusing or pouring forth.
- exudate — An exuded substance, in particular.
- babble — If someone babbles, they talk in a confused or excited way.
Antonyms for gushing
adjective gushing
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
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