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gushy

[guhsh-ee] / ˈgʌʃ i /
ADJECTIVE
sentimental
Synonyms
WEAK
affected affectionate bathetic corny demonstrative dewy-eyed dreamy effusive gushing idealistic impressionable inane insipid jejune languishing lovey-dovey loving maudlin mawkish moonstruck mushy nostalgic overacted overemotiona

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Then, near the end of an already gushy set, Youssef paused and asked the room if he’d left anything out.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

But while relaxed in each other's company, they were not gushy hand-holders who lingered before a gathered media.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2023

We see love glorified in gushy social media posts and one-size-fits-all cards.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2022

In his opening segment introducing his Friday night lineup, Fallon was especially gushy about musical guests Mad Foxes.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2021

Dad gave me his own version of the gushy love face.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling