Antonyms for effusive


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-fyoo-siv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfyu sɪv


Definition of effusive

Origin :
  • 1660s, from Latin effus-, stem of effundere (see effusion) + -ive. Related: Effusively.
  • adj gushing, profuse
Example sentences :
  • I am not a religious or an effusive man; but oh, thank God for that!
  • Extract from : « The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "How d'ye do, Eldredge," was the great man's salutation, not at all effusive.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Sishetakushin and Mookoomahn were indeed noisy and effusive in their greeting.
  • Extract from : « The Gaunt Gray Wolf » by Dillon Wallace
  • These letters should be brief and not effusive on any point, nor evasive of the issue at stake.
  • Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway
  • Let me assure them that they are the politest of people, though happily not effusive.
  • Extract from : « Ranching, Sport and Travel » by Thomas Carson
  • He sat in a booth with three young women, all lovely, all effusive.
  • Extract from : « The Perfectionists » by Arnold Castle
  • Ella returned their effusive greetings as dutifully as she could.
  • Extract from : « The Talking Horse » by F. Anstey
  • Miss Kresney came forward with a rather too effusive warmth of manner.
  • Extract from : « Captain Desmond, V.C. » by Maud Diver
  • Dr. Jones shut off their effusive demonstrations as quickly as possible.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Jones' Picnic » by S. E. Chapman
  • The lady who received us was effusive to Aunt Eliza and hollowly gracious to me.
  • Extract from : « Dream Days » by Kenneth Grahame

Synonyms for effusive

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