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effusive

[ih-fyoo-siv] / ɪˈfyu sɪv /


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McCullum was also noticeably effusive about the leadership of white-ball captain Harry Brook during the T20 World Cup which followed the Ashes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The good news: It’s never too late to send a thank-you card, although the message should be extra effusive if it arrives a year down the line.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Wall Street was even more effusive in their forecasts, and tagged an $8 trillion value to the “total addressable market” the metaverse would tap.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Senior Barstool producer TJ Hitchings was effusive about the city’s iconic Tonga Room, calling it “the best bar I’ve ever been to in my life.”

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

Mia was affectionate but never effusive; Pearl had never seen her mother embrace anyone other than her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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