gushingly
C1
adv
Freq #374888
Meanings
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1
adv
in a gushing manner
a gushingly prolific writer
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2
adv
So as to gush or flow forth.
Just send a good, strong current through, so that the water overflows gushingly, and shake the reels from time to time […]
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3
adv
In a gushing manner; with overeffusive sentimentality.
"We went to see Guys and Dolls in New York," Maria Clara said gushingly. "It was so typical. We thought of you."
Etymology
From gushing + -ly.