Synonyms for gushed

Grammar : Verb

Spell : guhsh

Phonetic Transcription : gʌʃ

Top 10 synonyms for gushed

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Définition of gushed

Origin : 12c., gosshien "make noises in the stomach," later (c.1400) "rush out suddenly, pour out," probably formed imitativeally in English under influence of Old Norse gusa "to gush, spurt," related to geyser. Metaphoric sense of "speak in an effusive manner" first recorded 1873. Related: Gushed; gushing. The noun is 1680s, from the verb.

verb pour out
verb speak with overwhelming enthusiasm

Example sentences :

"Oh, my dear Mrs. Dott," she gushed, taking Serena's hand in her own gloved one.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The Duchess and "Irene dear" gurgled and gushed and received congratulations.
Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"I'm awful sorry, Mr. Ellery," gushed Lavinia, removing the bonnet.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It gushed down his chin, staining the cleanness of his robe.
Extract from : « Life Sentence » by James McConnell

Ledges, smitten by the modern Moses, have gushed a stream of gold.
Extract from : « 'Charge It' » by Irving Bacheller

One morning he found that the oil had gushed in nearly to the top of the well.
Extract from : « Diggers in the Earth » by Eva March Tappan

At first it seemed to be rushing in as fast as it gushed out.
Extract from : « The Three Midshipmen » by W.H.G. Kingston

The colour had gushed into her cheeks, her eyes were bright with tears.
Extract from : « The Country House » by John Galsworthy

But the hostess, instead of calling for the police, gushed, "So glad you could come!"
Extract from : « The Trail of the Hawk » by Sinclair Lewis

Pankburn looked at him, and gushed tears of profound self-pity.
Extract from : « A Son Of The Sun » by Jack London

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