adj
effuse
Effuse (adj) means flowing out generously and in large amounts.
adj
1
Flowing out generously and in large amounts.
2
Inclined to give or pour out generously.
3
Spread out loosely, mainly to one side.
4
(of a shell) Having an opening whose edges spread out suddenly.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French effuser, which derived from Latin effusus, the past participle of effundere (“to pour out”).
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What is the meaning of effuse?
"effuse" (adj) means flowing out generously and in large amounts.
What is the opposite of effuse?
Opposites of "effuse" include scanty, sparing.
What are the different meanings of effuse?
"effuse" has 3 main meanings: 1. Flowing out generously and in large amounts; 2. Inclined to give or pour out generously; 3. Spread out loosely, mainly to one side.
