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effusive

[ih-fyoo-siv] / ɪˈfyu sɪv /


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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Trump called in with an effusive message.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

McCullum was also noticeably effusive about the leadership of white-ball captain Harry Brook during the T20 World Cup which followed the Ashes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The good news: It’s never too late to send a thank-you card, although the message should be extra effusive if it arrives a year down the line.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Senior Barstool producer TJ Hitchings was effusive about the city’s iconic Tonga Room, calling it “the best bar I’ve ever been to in my life.”

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

“Is this the right road for Dictionopolis?” asked Milo, a little bowled over by the effusive greeting.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster




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