gushy

[ guhsh-ee ]

adjective

, gush·i·er, gush·i·est.

1. given to or marked by excessively effusive talk, behavior, etc.

   Synonyms: unreserved, demonstrative, unrestrained, enthusiastic, emotional

gushy

/ ˈɡʌʃɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   displaying excessive admiration or sentimentality

Derived Forms

• ˈgushily, adverb
• ˈgushiness, noun

Other Words From

• gushi·ly adverb
• gushi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gushy¹

First recorded in 1835–45; gush + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Expect shaky camera, jump-scare-filled, gushy, gory, bloody treats, and all focused on reigniting the Evil Dead canon.

From Washington Times

But while relaxed in each other's company, they were not gushy hand-holders who lingered before a gathered media.

From BBC

We see love glorified in gushy social media posts and one-size-fits-all cards.

From Washington Post

Emblematic of the gushy, overly credulous business and tech journalism ascendant at the time, Fortune’s story touched off a media stampede that transformed Holmes, then 30, into a business superstar.

From Seattle Times

It's bipartisan and therefore gets gushy praise from the Beltway press.

From Salon