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gushing

adjective

Extravagantly demonstrative

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
G
Ends with
G
Contains
US
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɡʌʃɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Extravagantly demonstrative

    “Insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship”

adjective

  1. Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm

    “A novel told in burbly panting tones”

adjective

  1. Flowing profusely

    “A gushing hydrant”

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Example Sentences

Insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
A large gushing female
Write unrestrained and gushy poetry
A novel told in burbly panting tones
A gushing hydrant
Pouring flood waters

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