different between overeffusive vs gushingly

overeffusive

English

Etymology

over- +? effusive

Adjective

overeffusive (comparative more overeffusive, superlative most overeffusive)

  1. Excessively effusive.

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overeffusive From the web:

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  • what does the word effusive mean


gushingly

English

Etymology

gushing +? -ly

Adverb

gushingly (comparative more gushingly, superlative most gushingly)

  1. So as to gush or flow forth.
    • 1982, Popular Photography (volume 89, number 9, page 118)
      Just send a good, strong current through, so that the water overflows gushingly, and shake the reels from time to time []
  2. In a gushing manner; with overeffusive sentimentality.
    • 1998, Robert Stone, Damascus Gate
      "We went to see Guys and Dolls in New York," Maria Clara said gushingly. "It was so typical. We thought of you."

gushingly From the web:

  • what does gushingly mean
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