English Synonym Finder

effusive

Definitions

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

Pouring out; overflowing.

Examples

She was effusive in her praise of the chef, thanking him repeatedly for the delicious meal.

The critic gave an effusive review of the play, calling it the most moving performance of the decade.

Synonyms

gushing demonstrative enthusiastic unrestrained extravagant profuse emotional

Antonyms

reserved restrained undemonstrative aloof reticent inhibited cold