verb
- to express feelings or thoughts in an unrestrained or heartfelt way
- to flow out or spread out gradually
Usage: technical
Examples
- She effuses about her favorite author whenever someone mentions books.
- The proud grandmother effuses over her grandchildren’s accomplishments.
- He effuses gratitude to everyone who helped him during his recovery.
- The critic effuses praise for the young pianist’s debut performance.
- Heat effuses from the radiator throughout the room.
- The fragrance effuses from the blooming jasmine in the garden.