effusion

4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for effusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

outburst gush blowup ebullition

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion.

“The housekeeper, a very decorative brunette of thirty-five with a pseudo-English accent, greeted him with a mixture of grateful effusion and condescending patronage.”

outburst gush blowup ebullition

2. noun

A liquid that has leaked or seeped out, or the act of it doing so; in medicine, fluid that has escaped into a body cavity.

“Doctors drained the effusion that had built up around his knee.”

Opposites

absorption infusion

Etymology

From Latin effusio, "a pouring out," related to effundere, "to pour forth."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “effusion” mean?

The word “effusion” means a sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion. In plain terms, an outpouring — either of emotion in speech, or of fluid escaping somewhere it shouldn't.

How do you use “effusion” in a sentence?

Here is “effusion” used in a sentence: “His letter was full of effusions of gratitude.”

What part of speech is “effusion”?

“Effusion” is a noun.

Where does the word “effusion” come from?

The word “effusion” comes from Latin. From Latin effusio, "a pouring out," related to effundere, "to pour forth.".

How many meanings does “effusion” have?

“Effusion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion.

Related words

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