Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
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ˈɡʌʃɪŋ
Adjective
Flowing forth suddenly or violently.
Inclined to gush; effusive.
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a gushing tourist
With what smothered sorrow, with what gushing pathos, Mrs. Haller delivered her part!
Noun
The act or motion of something that gushes.
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Oh, then what gushings forth of living water are seen to flow out from the smitten Rock!
Adjective
flowing profusely
- Synonyms
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a gushing hydrant
pouring flood waters
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
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a novel told in burbly panting tones
extravagantly demonstrative
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insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
a large gushing female
More examples (1)
write unrestrained and gushy poetry