Definitions
- Describing someone who is excessively emotional or enthusiastic in expressing their feelings. - Referring to a speech or writing that is overflowing with praise or gratitude. - Talking about a person who is very talkative and expressive in their communication.
- Describing someone who is overly enthusiastic or complimentary in expressing their emotions. - Referring to a stream or flow of liquid that is strong and forceful. - Talking about a person who speaks rapidly and excitedly, often without pausing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe excessive expression of emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe speech or writing.
- 3Both words have a positive connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe people.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Effusive implies a more intense expression of emotions than gushing.
- 2Flow: Gushing is often used to describe a strong and forceful flow of liquid, while effusive is not.
- 3Pauses: Gushing implies a rapid and continuous flow of speech, while effusive does not necessarily imply this.
- 4Formality: Effusive is generally considered more formal than gushing.
- 5Frequency: Gushing is used more frequently in everyday language than effusive.
Remember this!
Effusive and gushing are synonyms that both describe excessive expression of emotions. However, effusive implies a more intense expression of emotions and is generally considered more formal than gushing. Gushing is often used to describe a strong and forceful flow of liquid, as well as a rapid and continuous flow of speech.
