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Synonyms for gushing

Grammar : Adj
Spell : guhsh
Phonetic Transcription : gʌʃ

Définition of gushing

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.
  • adj flowing
  • adj sentimental
Example sentences :
  • But his head was whirling round, the blood was gushing from his brow, his temple, his mouth.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Doesn't it tire you to be gushing away there all alone in your little corner?
  • Extract from : « Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 » by Various
  • The Tua may mean the 'gushing' river, and the Ave recalls the many Avons.
  • Extract from : « Portuguese Architecture » by Walter Crum Watson
  • It floated downward, massed and purple-red with gushing blood.
  • Extract from : « Wandl the Invader » by Raymond King Cummings
  • Mrs. Henniker met me in the drawing-room, just as gushing and charming as ever.
  • Extract from : « The Seven Secrets » by William Le Queux
  • Do not be conceited or vain, do not be silly or gushing, or too eager.
  • Extract from : « Cupology » by Clara
  • She could fancy the gushing Mrs. Temple saying, "How romantic!"
  • Extract from : « A Voice in the Wilderness » by Grace Livingston Hill
  • Of course she has a right to be proud of him; but it was a pity to be quite so gushing.'
  • Extract from : « Lover or Friend » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • Mrs Moffatt was talking about her, gushing over her, in fulsome phrases.
  • Extract from : « Flaming June » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • Worst of all, the seams had been opened by the crash and the water was gushing in at a dozen places.
  • Extract from : « Sir Nigel » by Arthur Conan Doyle

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