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Gushing
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Simple meaning
What does Gushing mean?
Gushing means flowing out quickly or showing excited praise.
Dictionary definition
Flowing out quickly and strongly; also speaking with strong excitement or praise.
Example sentences
Gushing in a sentence
easy
The gushing water filled the ditch after the pipe burst.
medium
The review was gushing because the writer loved the book.
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Gushing can describe rushing liquid or very enthusiastic words.
Synonyms
Words like Gushing
pouringFlowing strongly.
enthusiasticShowing strong excitement.
Antonyms
Opposite words
tricklingFlowing slowly in a small amount.
reservedNot overly emotional or excited.
Word family
Gushing word family
Base word
gush
verb
gushing
Ongoing form or adjective.
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Practice 1
What does gushing mean?
GUSHING means gushing means flowing out quickly or showing excited praise.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gushing?
pouring is closest because it connects to the meaning of gushing.
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