English Dictionary
Definition of “gush”
gush (ɡʌʃ
)
Definitions
verb
- to pour out or cause to pour out suddenly and profusely, usually with a rushing sound
- to act or utter in an overeffusive, affected, or sentimental manner
noun
- a sudden copious flow or emission, esp of liquid
- something that flows out or is emitted
- an extravagant and insincere expression of admiration, sentiment, etc
Alternative Forms
ˈgushing adjective ˈgushingly adverb Word Origin
C14: probably of imitative origin; compare Old Norse gjósa, Icelandic gusa
Synonyms
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flow,
run,
rush,
flood,
pour,
jet,
burst,
stream,
cascade,
issue,
spurt,
spout,
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enthuse,
rave,
spout,
overstate,
rhapsodize,
effervesce,
effuse,
chatter,
babble,
jabber,
blather,
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stream,
flow,
rush,
flood,
jet,
burst,
issue,
outburst,
cascade,
torrent,
spurt,
spout,
outflow,
Usage examples
The bed was empty, and he could hear the gush of the shower.
Davis, John Gordon, Seize the Reckless Wind (1985)FILMS Promises In Silver A gush of fresh air awaits film buffs this year.
Outlook India (2005)The best "reveals "are the ones that irritate the homeowners; no one wants to watch a couple gush (unedited) on live TV.
Globe and Mail (2003)(1995) His Girl Friday Channel 4, 1.30am No amount of gush can convey what a marvel this is.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Suddenly a gush of fresh air and sea spray hit her face as the porthole swung open.
Townsend, Eileen, Dreamtime (1993)
