effuse — to pour out or give off freely; to express feelings enthusiastically
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pour out or give off freely; to express feelings enthusiastically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfjuːz/
Example Sentences
- The new employee effused so much excitement about the coffee machine that everyone thought he'd never seen caffeine before.
- The politician effused charm during the campaign, but voters remained skeptical.
- My grandmother effuses stories about her youth whenever we visit, turning a 30-minute coffee into a 3-hour history lesson.
effuse
VERB[/ɪˈfjuːz/]
to pour out or give off freely; to express feelings enthusiastically
The fountain begins to effuse glittering water across the plaza at sunset.
When you effuse, some may confuse and refuse!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'effundere', a compound of 'ex' (out) and 'fundere' (to pour). The literal meaning is 'to pour out,' originally used to describe the flowing or spilling of liquids, later extended metaphorically to describe the unrestricted outpouring of emotions, words, or ideas.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + fundere (pour) = effundere (to pour out). The suffix -e marks the infinitive form in Latin, which was retained and simplified in English as 'effuse'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new employee effused so much excitement about the coffee machine that everyone thought he'd never seen caffeine before.”
“The politician effused charm during the campaign, but voters remained skeptical.”
“My grandmother effuses stories about her youth whenever we visit, turning a 30-minute coffee into a 3-hour history lesson.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.