Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Word of the Day: Effusive



Word of the Day: Effusive

Effusive (ĭ-fyū’sĭv) is an adjective used to describe someone expressing his emotions excessively or enthusiastically. Such emotions could be gratitude, approval, praise, pleasure and so on. The opposite of effusive is restrained.
Some would dismiss Mr. McGreevey’s ever-effusive enthusiasm as political self-promotion. (NY Times)



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