I. eˈfyüz, ə̇ˈ-, ēˈ- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin effusus, past participle of effundere, from ex- + fundere to pour — more at found
transitive verb
1. : to pour out (a liquid)
2. : to give off : shed , radiate
the drawing room … effused an atmosphere of unhappiness and discontent — I.V.Morris
intransitive verb
: to flow out : emanate
II. (ˈ)e|fyüs, ə̇ˈf-, ēˈf- adjective
Etymology: Latin effusus, past participle
1. : poured out freely : overflowing without restraint : profuse
so should our joy be very effuse — Isaac Barrow
2. botany : diffuse ; specifically : spread out flat without definite form
effuse lichens
— compare effigurate
3. : having the lips separated by a gap — used of certain shells
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: effuse (I)
obsolete : effusion