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gushing
[ guhsh-ing ]
adjective
- flowing out suddenly, forcefully, or in large volume, as fluid that has been confined:
Since the rig exploded, all attempts to stop the gushing oil have been futile.
- having a sudden, forceful, copious flow:
She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.
- expressed or expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively, especially in an affectionate or highly complimentary way:
Followed by paparazzi and gushing admirers, he returned home to face a more realistic assessment from his parents.
noun
- the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully:
Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.
- the act of expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively:
After all her gushing about how great the movie and its director and cast were, I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·Բ· adverb
- ܲ·ܲ·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gushing1
Example Sentences
Meloni basked in the praise lavished on her by Trump - from compliments about her work as prime minister to gushing about her Italian sounding "beautiful".
He was handsome enough: with profiles at the time gushing over his "fine-lined aristocratic face, suggesting a young Florentine noble - straight out of the Renaissance".
I was waiting for his gushing about a potential 162-0 season for the Dodgers … but I guess he wanted to keep his expectations realistic.
And the gushing spray from tanks on hillsides, he said, would flood the landscape to keep flames at bay.
Pop music superstars Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande came together to talk all things “Wicked” — and in the midst of gushing over each other’s work, they hinted at making music together.
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