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- Dictionarygushing/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. (of speech or writing) effusive or exaggeratedly enthusiastic: "gushing praise"
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Gushing means expressing a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.
Learn the meaning of gush as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Gush can mean to issue copiously or violently, to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm, or a sudden outpouring.
Gushing definition: flowing out suddenly, forcefully, or in large volume, as fluid that has been confined. See examples of GUSHING used in a sentence.
Gushing means flowing profusely or expressing excessive enthusiasm. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and translations of gushing from various sources.
to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere: [ + speech ] "You're just so talented !" she gushed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. gush. noun [ S ]
Definitions of gushing. adjective. flowing profusely. “a gushing hydrant” synonyms: pouring. running. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream. adjective. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm. synonyms: burbling, burbly, effusive. lively. full of life and energy. adjective. extravagantly demonstrative. synonyms: effusive, gushy. demonstrative.
verb (used without object) to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe. Synonyms: flood, stream, pour. to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally; talk effusively: She gushed with pride over her new grandchild.
