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   Ef·fu·sive

   /əˈfyo͞osiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner: "an effusive welcome"
   • 2. (of igneous rock) poured out when molten and later solidified.
   • ▪ relating to the eruption of large volumes of molten rock: "effusive volcanism"

   Derivatives

   • 1. effusively adverb
   • 2. effusiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

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