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Evocative vs Effusive - What's the difference?

evocative | effusive |

As adjectives the difference between evocative and effusive

is that evocative is that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, feeling or image; redolent or reminiscent while effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

evocative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, feeling or image; redolent or reminiscent

    • Synonyms

    * reminiscent * redolent * remindful * resonant * suggestive

    See also

    * expressive * vivid * graphic * powerful * haunting * moving * poignant ----

    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