Effusive ih FYOO siv

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Effusive(ih FYOO siv)

• By Alaina Doyle

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Definition and Parts of Speech

• Definition- Gushy highly emotional, especially
  in expressing gratitude or praise.
• Forms
• - Effusive (adjective)
• -Effusively (adverb)
• -Effusiveness (noun)

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Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms
• - ebullient
• - enthusiastic
• - exuberant
• - profuse

• Antonyms
• - reserved
• - taciturn
• - restrained
• - constrained

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Sample Sentences

• The boy tried to be kind by complimenting people
  effusively, but most found him very over the top.
• Although it is good to show gratitude towards
  people, it is effusive to thank them repetitively
  and to be very emotional.
• The man demonstrated effusiveness, when he
  praised the lady enthusiastically and proceeded
  to kiss her hand.

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Vocab Trivia

• Yes, it appears that he is being a bit gushy
  towards his bride.

• Is this man being effusive?

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Vocab Trivia
The valentine is effusive, because it is probably
gushy and very emotional. A business letter is
impersonal, so it shouldnt be effusive.

• Which is more effusive?
• An emotional Valentine or a business letter?

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Vocab Trivia
No, nobody had much to say about them. The
engravings were not emotional or and they
definitely werent gushy.

• Are the remarks on the gravestones effusive?

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Sources

• Illustrated Word Smart by Tom Meltzer
• www.dictionary.com
• http//www.cartoonstock.com/directory/n/non-effusi
  ve.asp
• http//www.scrapbookinghow.com/uploaded_images/hin
  ged-valentine-card-701362.jpg
• http//www.fotosearch.com/comp/corbis/DGT463/42-15
  189503.jpg