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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