adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Simpson began his speech with effusive praise for his wife.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A boon to Western Union, he conducted business by wire, in effusive capitals.
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Certainly Dotty was less effusive in her thanks when Stella brought her up a tray of tea in the interval.
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However, in most of these, effusive approval is showered upon her, and her weak points are minimized.
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It is a speech of effusive praise, which if it were true, would make her an exceptionally loving child.
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Lestrade appeared a little baffled at her effusive thanks, but Holmes swept us up the stairs before explanations could be made.
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Seb was somewhat less effusive in his acclaim, yet he was far more relieved than anyone else at Nahum's success.
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She did forget the name of the other most memorable character, bearded and effusive .
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The parson was as effusive in his attentions as circumstance would allow, but Emilia petulantly resisted them.