释义 |
effusiveef‧fu‧sive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adjective - Simpson began his speech with effusive praise for his wife.
- A boon to Western Union, he conducted business by wire, in effusive capitals.
- Certainly Dotty was less effusive in her thanks when Stella brought her up a tray of tea in the interval.
- However, in most of these, effusive approval is showered upon her, and her weak points are minimized.
- It is a speech of effusive praise, which if it were true, would make her an exceptionally loving child.
- Lestrade appeared a little baffled at her effusive thanks, but Holmes swept us up the stairs before explanations could be made.
- Seb was somewhat less effusive in his acclaim, yet he was far more relieved than anyone else at Nahum's success.
- She did forget the name of the other most memorable character, bearded and effusive.
- The parson was as effusive in his attentions as circumstance would allow, but Emilia petulantly resisted them.
showing your good feelings in a very excited way: Our host gave us an effusive welcome.effusive in Dotty was effusive in her thanks.—effusively adverb—effusiveness noun [uncountable] |