effused
ɪˈfjuːzd
Definition

Definition of effused - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
liquidRarepoured out freelyRare
  • The effused liquid covered the entire surface.
gushed spilled
2.
distributionRarespread out or dispersedRare
  • The effused light created a soft glow in the room.
diffused dispersed scattered
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Origin of effused

Latin, effundere (to pour out)

Examples of effused in a sentence

  • Effused colors blended beautifully on the canvas.
  • The effused aroma filled the entire house.
  • Effused colors of the sunset were breathtaking.

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  1. French:répandu, diffus, ...
  2. German:ausgeflossen, verstreut, ...
  3. Italian:effuso, diffuso, ...
  4. Spanish:derramado, difuso, ...
  5. Portuguese:derramado, difuso, ...
  6. Chinese:流出的, 弥漫的, ...
  7. Japanese:流れ出た, 広がった, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسال, منتشر, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׁפָּךְ, מוּפָּץ, ...
  10. Russian:пролитый, рассеянный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вилитий, розсіяний, ...
  12. Hindi:बहा हुआ, फैला हुआ, ...
effuse
ɪˈfjuːz

Definition of effuse - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
emotiontr./intr.Rareexpress emotions freelytr./intr.Rare
  • She effused gratitude to everyone who helped..
convey express
2.
sciencetr./intr.TECH.emit or give off a substancetr./intr.TECH.
  • The flowers effuse a sweet fragrance.
discharge emit release
3.
liquidsintr.TECH.flow out freely like a liquidintr.TECH.
  • Water effused from the broken pipe.
discharge pour spill

Adjective

1.
expressiveDatedfreely expressing emotions or feelingsDated
  • Her effuse gratitude was evident to everyone at the gathering..
expressive unrestrained
2.
generosityDatedgenerous or abundant in givingDated
  • Her effuse nature made her popular.
bountiful lavish munificent
3.
looseDatedspread out loosely or freelyDated
  • The plant has effuse branches.
diffuse disperse
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Origin of effuse

Latin, effundere (to pour out)

Examples of effuse in a sentence

  • They effused their feelings openly.
  • The volcano effused lava continuously.
  • The machine effuses steam during operation.
  • Juice effused from the overripe fruit.
  • Lava effused from the volcano's crater.
  • His effuse praise made her blush.

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  1. French:exprimer, effusif, ...
  2. German:ausdrücken, überschwänglich, ...
  3. Italian:esprimere, effusivo, ...
  4. Spanish:expresar emociones, efusivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:expressar, efusivo, ...
  6. Chinese:表达, 热情洋溢的, ...
  7. Japanese:感謝の意を表す, 溢れる, ...
  8. Arabic:عَبَّرَ عن مشاعره, مُتَدَفِّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּרְקֵן, נִלְהָב, ...
  10. Russian:изливать, выразительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:висловлювати, щирий, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यक्त करना, उदार, ...

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