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Effusive vs Gratitude - What's the difference?

effusive | gratitude |

As an adjective effusive

is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

As a noun gratitude is

the state of being grateful.

effusive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression)
  • (archaic) pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing
  • * Alexander Pope
    • washed with the effusive wave
  • (of igneous rock) extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava

    • Derived terms

    * effusively * effusiveness

    gratitude

    English

    (wikipedia gratitude)

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state of being grateful.

    • Synonyms

    * appreciation * thankfulness * gratefulness

    Antonyms

    * ingratitude

    Related terms

    * grace * grateful * gratification * gratify

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