gushingly

C1
adv Freq #374888

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a gushing manner

    a gushingly prolific writer

  2. 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 […]

  3. 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.

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