adjective
gushing
GUH-shihng
adjective
1
Flowing out suddenly and forcefully.
"A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside."
2
Overly enthusiastic or effusive in praise.
"The review was full of gushing compliments about the chef."
How to Use Gushing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlowing forcefully, or (of praise/compliments) excessively enthusiastic.
Common pairings
gushing praise
gushing wound
gushing review
Word Forms
more gushing comparative, gushings plural, most gushing superlative
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