gushing
Americanadjective
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flowing out suddenly, forcefully, or in large volume, as fluid that has been confined.
Since the rig exploded, all attempts to stop the gushing oil have been futile.
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having a sudden, forceful, copious flow.
She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.
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expressed or expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively, especially in an affectionate or highly complimentary way.
Followed by paparazzi and gushing admirers, he returned home to face a more realistic assessment from his parents.
noun
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the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully.
Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.
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the act of expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively.
After all her gushing about how great the movie and its director and cast were, I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Other Word Forms
- gushingly adverb
- ungushing adjective
Etymology
Origin of gushing
First recorded in 1350–1400; gush ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; gush ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun senses
Example Sentences
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Forking over thousands of nonrefundable dollars on the strength of snapshots and a gushing profile drafted by the property’s host?
In this nation powered by oil wealth, there is also a pipeline of talent that keeps gushing Olympians.
Some suspect the actors' gushing words about each other may be just another cog in the film's PR machine, especially given Robbie's husband, Tom Ackerley, is one of its producers.
From BBC
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hotel as flawlessly decorated as the Sassy Salmon, and I find myself gushing about the place every time we turn a corner.
From Literature
They made it across the first four gaps by climbing down in the gap and forming a human chain, linking hands so they weren’t swept out into the lake by the water gushing through.
From Literature
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