effusive

As adjectives the difference between shy and effusive

is that shy is easily frightened; timid while effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

As a verb shy

is to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As a noun shy

is an act of throwing.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between effusive and compassionate

is that effusive is (archaic) pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing while compassionate is (archaic) to feel compassion for; to pity, feel sorry for.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and compassionate

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression) while compassionate is having, feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic.

As a verb compassionate is

(archaic) to feel compassion for; to pity, feel sorry for.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and evasive

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression while evasive is tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.

Effusive is a related term of thorough.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and thorough

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression) while thorough is painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.

As a preposition thorough is

(obsolete) through.

As a noun thorough is

(uk|dialect) a furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.

Wholehearted is a related term of effusive.

As adjectives the difference between wholehearted and effusive

is that wholehearted is having no reservations; having unconditional and enthusiastic support while effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

Effusive is a related term of outgoing.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and outgoing

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression) while outgoing is comfortable in social settings and interactions; confident in dealing with people especially in meeting new people; gregarious.

As a noun outgoing is

the act of leaving or going out; exit, departure.

As a verb outgoing is

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Effusive is a related term of extroverted.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and extroverted

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression) while extroverted is possessing the characteristic property of an extrovert outgoing, comfortable in social interactions.

Effusive is a related term of zestful.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and zestful

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression) while zestful is having a spirited love of life; ebullient.

Effusive is a related term of generous.

As adjectives the difference between effusive and generous

is that effusive is gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression) while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.