Etymology

effusive

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Today it means: Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression). Full definition →

Medieval Latin effūsīvus
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromeffūsīvus
  2. English todayeffusive

Borrowed from Medieval Latin effūsīvus, 1660s.

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