gushy

[ˈɡʌʃi]

gushy Definition

• 1. excessively effusive or sentimental
• 2. tending to gush

Using gushy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gushy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I don't like gushy movies that make me cry.

• Example

  She wrote a gushy love letter to her boyfriend.

• Example

  The speech was full of gushy praise for the company's achievements.

gushy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gushy

• mushy
• sappy
• slushy
• sentimental
• overemotional

Antonyms for gushy

• unemotional
• unsentimental
• stoic

Phrases with gushy

• gushy talk

  excessive and insincere praise or flattery

  Example

  I'm tired of all the gushy talk from politicians.

• gushy feelings

  strong and exaggerated emotions, especially of love or admiration

  Example

  She couldn't help but feel gushy feelings towards her new puppy.

• gushy card

  a greeting card that is excessively sentimental or emotional

  Example

  I prefer to give funny cards rather than gushy ones on Valentine's Day.

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Summary: gushy in Brief

'Gushy' [ˈɡʌʃi] is an adjective that describes something that is excessively effusive or sentimental. It can refer to movies, speeches, letters, or any other form of communication that is overly emotional. 'Gushy' is often used in a negative sense to describe insincere or exaggerated praise or flattery, as in 'I'm tired of all the gushy talk from politicians.' Synonyms include 'mushy,' 'sappy,' and 'slushy.'