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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

Top Iranian politicians — the president, foreign minister and parliament speaker — sent effusive congratulations to Khamenei.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

Others, however, have been effusive with their praise for Austin.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The notes were flowery and effusive, except for Miss Goodacre’s, which, although correct, was terse to the point of rudeness.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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