1. instances of giving off or pouring out of liquid, light, or feeling
2. unrestrained expressions of feeling or enthusiasm
3. abnormal collections of fluid in body cavities
Usage: medical

Examples

• The volcanic effusions created new rock formations.
• Her effusions of gratitude embarrassed the modest hero.
• The poet’s effusions about nature filled several pages.
• The doctor detected pleural effusions in the patient’s lungs.
• Emotional effusions at the reunion brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
• The geyser’s hot water effusions occurred every hour.
• His effusions of praise seemed excessive to the audience.