effuse

/ɪˈfjuːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give off or emit something, especially a pleasant or attractive quality.

“The warm sunbeam seemed to effuse a sense of happiness from the room.”

2. verb

to talk or write at length in a fluent and enthusiastic manner.

“She effused about her new hobby and all the things she had learned.”

3. noun

a person who talks or writes at length in a fluent and enthusiastic manner.

“The effuse in the audience was a big fan of the author.”

Synonyms

  • emanate
  • flow
  • gush
  • radiate

Antonyms

  • restrain
  • suppress