Effusing: meaning, definitions and examples
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effusing
[ ɪˈfjuːzɪŋ ]
expressing feelings
Effusing refers to the act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas in an unrestrained or enthusiastic manner. It often implies a spontaneous outpouring of emotions or creativity.
Synonyms
exuberating, gushing, overflowing.
Examples of usage
- She was effusing joy during the celebration.
- His poetry is a way of effusing his deepest feelings.
- After the performance, the actor began effusing gratitude to the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "effusing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 efusivo
🇮🇳 बहनेवाला
🇩🇪 ausströmend
🇮🇩 mengalir
🇺🇦 виливаючи
🇵🇱 wypływający
🇯🇵 流出する
🇫🇷 s'écoulant
🇪🇸 efusivo
🇹🇷 akıtma
🇰🇷 흐르는
🇸🇦 تدفق
🇨🇿 vytékající
🇸🇰 vytekajúci
🇨🇳 流出
🇸🇮 iztekajoč
🇮🇸 flæðandi
🇰🇿 ағып жатқан
🇬🇪 მდინარე
🇦🇿 axan
🇲🇽 efusivo
Etymology
The word 'effuse' stems from the Latin term 'effundere', which means 'to pour out'. It combines the prefix 'ex-', meaning 'out', with 'fundere', meaning 'to pour'. The term transitioned into Middle English before being used in its modern form. 'Effusing' retains this original meaning of pouring forth, especially in the context of emotions and expressions. Over time, effusing has come to describe not just the physical act of pouring but also the metaphorical act of expressing or emitting feelings and sentiments. Thus, it reflects the idea of an uncontained release, whether in a physical or emotional capacity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,904, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.