Gushing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Flowing profusely; "a gushing hydrant"; "pouring flood waters".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The river burst its banks releasing a gushing torrent of water that threatened to engulf the nearby village.
- The broken pipe was spouting a gushing fountain of water high into the air.
- The gushing wounds of the injured animal required immediate treatment by the attending veterinarians.
- Emergency responders struggled to contain the gushing oil spill that was spreading rapidly across the water.
- The firefighters worked to cap the gushing hydrant that was sending waves of water high into the air.