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gushing
GUH-shihng
Gushing (adjective) means flowing out suddenly and forcefully. Example: “A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside.”
adjective
1
Flowing out suddenly and forcefully.
"A gushing waterfall thundered down the cliffside."
2
Overly enthusiastic or effusive in praise.
"The review was full of gushing compliments about the chef."
How to use gushing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlowing forcefully, or (of praise/compliments) excessively enthusiastic.
Common pairings
gushing praise
gushing wound
gushing review
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Word forms
- Plural
- gushings
- Comparative
- more gushing
- Superlative
- most gushing
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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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