Antonyms for effusiveness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ih-fyoo-siv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfyu sɪv

Definition of effusiveness

Origin : 1660s, from Latin effus-, stem of effundere (see effusion) + -ive. Related: Effusively.

As in bubbling : noun effervescence
As in ebullience : noun enthusiasm
As in exuberance : noun profusion

Example sentences :

She said pleasant little things about him without any effusiveness.
Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old Salem » by Amanda Minnie Douglas

Jennie received her aunt with cordiality, but not effusiveness.
Extract from : « American Cookery » by Various

The Dictator was not an effusive man, and effusiveness did not flourish in his presence.
Extract from : « The Dictator » by Justin McCarthy

It has been said that the General liked the lack of effusiveness of Stephen's reply.
Extract from : « The Crisis, Complete » by Winston Churchill

Not less funny was the effusiveness of their affectionate leave-takings.
Extract from : « Across Patagonia » by Lady Florence Dixie

This greeting, however, was too freezing for his effusiveness.
Extract from : « Prisoner for Blasphemy » by G. W. [George William] Foote

It was doled out in a liqueur-glass, and we toasted one another with effusiveness.
Extract from : « Through Arctic Lapland » by Cutcliffe Hyne

He greeted us all with like effusiveness and sat down facing Hester.
Extract from : « The Master of Silence » by Irving Bacheller

The little lady's manner was combined of effusiveness and nervousness.
Extract from : « Abington Abbey » by Archibald Marshall

She wondered at the rapidity with which his shyness was passing into effusiveness.
Extract from : « The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes » by Israel Zangwill

Synonyms for effusiveness

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