# effusive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ · frequency rank #56,083

## Definitions
1. Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
2. Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
3. Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin effūsīvus, 1660s.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/effusive