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Title: 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
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