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gushing

GUH-shihng

Gushing (adjective) means flowing out suddenly and forcefully. Example: “A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside.”

adjective

Flowing out suddenly and forcefully.

"A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside."

Overly enthusiastic or effusive in praise.

"The review was full of gushing compliments about the chef."

How to use gushing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFlowing forcefully, or (of praise/compliments) excessively enthusiastic.

Common pairings

gushing praise gushing wound gushing review

Word forms

more gushing comparative, gushings plural, most gushing superlative

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Rhymes for gushing

pushing rushing Cushing blushing brushing crushing flushing shushing ambushing

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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.

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