gushing
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for gushing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Flowing out suddenly and forcefully.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Flowing out suddenly and forcefully.
“A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside.”
2. adjective
Overly enthusiastic or effusive in praise.
“The review was full of gushing compliments about the chef.”
Opposites
How to use gushing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gushing praise
gushing wound
gushing review
Frequently asked questions
What does “gushing” mean?
The word “gushing” means flowing out suddenly and forcefully. In plain terms, flowing forcefully, or (of praise/compliments) excessively enthusiastic.
How do you pronounce “gushing”?
“Gushing” is pronounced GUH-shihng (/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gushing” in a sentence?
Here is “gushing” used in a sentence: “A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside.”
What part of speech is “gushing”?
“Gushing” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “gushing” have?
“Gushing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: flowing out suddenly and forcefully.
