Definition

The quality of expressing strong emotions in a very enthusiastic or sentimental way.

Example

Her gushiness about the movie made everyone laugh.

Conversation

Did you see that movie? It was so full of gushiness!

Yeah, I felt a bit overwhelmed by all the romance.

I know, right? Sometimes the gushiness can be a bit much.

Totally, but it still made me smile in the end.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gushiness → It is formed from "gush" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of liquid flowing) and "-iness" (a suffix meaning the quality of being). The word "gushiness" refers to the quality of being overly emotional or effusive, often in a sentimental way.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'gush' which evokes the image of something flowing out abundantly, and remember that 'gushiness' describes the quality of being overly expressive or sentimental.

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