adv Freq #374888

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way.

    She thanked the host gushingly for the wonderful evening.

  2. 2
    adv

    So as to flow out suddenly and freely.

    The fountain spilled over gushingly into the pool below.

Etymology

From gushing + -ly.

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