Definition of Effusive
Effusive
ef·fu·sive
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(adjective)
open and unrestrained in expressing feelings of pleasure, gratitude, or approval;
e.g. Effusive praise embarrasses most people.
(adjective)
showing the expression of great and sincere enthusiasm or emotion;
e.g. They were effusive in accepting the invitation to the gathering.
(adjective)
in geology, relating to or characterized by lava that poured out freely but not explosively, and then solidified later;
e.g. The rocks around the fault line are effusive, and thus are shaped uniquely.
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