overly demonstrative; expressing emotion in an unrestrained manner; exhibiting unrestrained enthusiasm; -- of people and human actions; as, effusive thanks; an effusive letter of recommendation. Contrasted with reserved.

uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones"

extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry"

formed by an outpouring of molten lava, or pertaining to rocks so formed.

Pouring out; pouring forth freely.