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gush
[guhsh]
verb (used without object)
to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement.
Water gushed from the broken pipe.
Synonyms: , ,to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally; talk effusively.
She gushed with pride over her new grandchild.
to have a sudden, copious flow, as of blood or tears.
verb (used with object)
to emit suddenly, forcibly, or copiously.
Synonyms:
noun
a sudden, copious outflow of a fluid.
the fluid emitted.
effusive and often insincere language or behavior.
gush
/ ɡʌʃ /
verb
to pour out or cause to pour out suddenly and profusely, usually with a rushing sound
to act or utter in an overeffusive, affected, or sentimental manner
noun
a sudden copious flow or emission, esp of liquid
something that flows out or is emitted
an extravagant and insincere expression of admiration, sentiment, etc
Other Word Forms
- outgush verb (used with object)
- ˈܲԲ adverb
- ˈܲԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gush1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
For a man who was so paranoid that he reportedly refused to brush his teeth or shower for fear blood would gush from the faucet, it was a night-and-day change.
With his mother standing nearby, the Little League catcher gushed, “It’s like the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
His touchpoints are framed by spectacular gushes of light and shadow, a near mystical sense of color, all of which negotiate the way we see, and thus remember.
“Trump’s great strength? He lives in a world of results,” Shapiro gushed after the "concept of a plan" was announced.
Despite Johnson’s inexperience at the position, his technique is impeccable, Harbaugh gushed.
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When To Use
To gush is to flow forcefully and rapidly. Water gushes out of a firehose. Gush can also be used as a noun referring to such a flow.Gush also commonly means to talk about a particular thing in an emotional, enthusiastic, unreserved way. When used this way, it is often phrased as gush about or gush over.Example: I’m sorry to keep gushing about my baby cousin, but she’s just so adorable!
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