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- DictionaryGush·ing/ˈɡəSHiNG/
adjective
- 1. (of speech or writing) effusive or exaggeratedly enthusiastic: "gushing praise"
to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere: [ + speech ] "You're just so talented !" she gushed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Praising and applauding. acclaim.
2. To emit a sudden and abundant flow, as of tears. 3. To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm: gushed over the baby. v.tr. To emit abundantly; pour forth. n. 1. A sudden copious outflow: a gush of tears. 2. Excessively demonstrative language or behavior.
verb (used without object) to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe. Synonyms: flood, stream, pour. to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally; talk effusively: She gushed with pride over her new grandchild.
Definitions of gushing. adjective. flowing profusely. “a gushing hydrant” synonyms: pouring. running. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream. adjective. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm. synonyms: burbling, burbly, effusive. lively. full of life and energy. adjective. extravagantly demonstrative. synonyms: effusive, gushy. demonstrative.
Gushing definition, 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. See more.
Definition of gushing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
gushing meaning, definition, what is gushing: expressing praise, pleasure etc in a way...: Learn more.
