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Definition of effusive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

effusive

adjective
 
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
 
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
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  1. showing much or too much emotion
    • an effusive welcome
    • He was effusive in his praise.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryEffusive is used with these nouns:
    • praise
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See effusive in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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