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gush
(gŭsh)v. gushed, gush·ing, gush·es
v.intr.
1. To flow forth suddenly in great volume: water gushing from a hydrant.
2. To emit a sudden and abundant flow, as of tears.
3. To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm: gushed over the baby.
v.tr.
To emit abundantly; pour forth.
n.
1. A sudden copious outflow: a gush of tears.
2. Excessively demonstrative language or behavior.
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Adj. | 1. | gushing - flowing profusely; "a gushing hydrant"; "pouring flood waters" running - (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water" |
2. | gushing - uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones" lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party" | |
3. | gushing - extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry" demonstrative - given to or marked by the open expression of emotion; "an affectionate and demonstrative family" |
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gushing
adjective effusive, enthusiastic, extravagant, fulsome, over-effusive He delivered a gushing speech.
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Translations
مُندَفِعَه ، مُبالِغَه في الكلام
nadšenýpřekypující citem
overstrømmende
áradozó
tilfinningasamur, mærîarfullur
prekypujúci citom
coşanheyecanlı
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gushing
adj
(fig) → überschwänglich; talk → schwärmerisch, überschwänglich
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gush
(gaʃ) verb1. (of liquids) to flow out suddenly and in large amounts. Blood gushed from his wound.
2. to exaggerate one's enthusiasm etc while talking. The lady kept gushing about her husband's success.
noun a sudden flowing (of a liquid). a gush of water.
ˈgushing adjective speaking or spoken in an exaggerated manner. gushing remarks; She's a bit too gushing for me.
ˈgushingly adverbKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.