gush

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A sudden forceful flow, and by extension praise or feeling that pours out with unusual eagerness.
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Examples

  • After the award, there was a gush of compliments online.
  • Fans kept gushing about the actor's kindness.
  • Oil gushed from the new well.
  • A sudden gush of affection filled the room.
  • The memoir avoids the usual gush about childhood fame.

Similar words

spout
spurt
enthusiasm
fawn
enthuse
rhapsodize
adulation
praise
stream
effusion

Meanings

Flow out forcefully

verb
physical
neutral
To flow out suddenly, fast, and in a large amount.

Examples

  • Water gushed from the broken pipe.
  • Blood was gushing from the cut on his arm.
  • Steam gushed out when the valve opened.
  • Oil gushed from the new well.
  • Rainwater gushed down the steps after the storm.
  • The fountain suddenly gushed back to life.
  • A burst pipe gushed for several minutes before anyone noticed.

Similar words

pour
spurt
stream
spout
jet
surge

Praise too eagerly

verb
communication
informal
To speak or write with strong, often excessive admiration.

Examples

  • She gushed about the novel for weeks.
  • The host gushed over the chef's new menu.
  • "You look amazing," he gushed.
  • Reviewers gushed that the concert felt intimate and wild.
  • Fans kept gushing about the actor's kindness.
  • He tried not to gush, but the painting moved him.
  • The article gushed with praise for the young designer.

Similar words

rave
enthuse
praise
exclaim
fawn
rhapsodize

Sudden forceful flow

noun
physical
neutral
A sudden, strong outpouring of liquid or gas.

Examples

  • A gush of water flooded the hallway.
  • The wound released a gush of blood.
  • A hot gush of steam escaped from the boiler.
  • The geyser sent up a gush every few minutes.
  • A gush of air rushed through the tunnel.
  • The first gush from the hose soaked his shoes.
  • After the dam cracked, a muddy gush swept across the road.

Similar words

spurt
burst
jet
surge
stream
outpouring

Effusive praise

noun
communication
informal
A burst of warm, eager praise that may feel excessive.

Examples

  • The review ended with a gush of praise for the cast.
  • Her speech was less an argument than a gush of gratitude.
  • The interview included a long gush about his mentor.
  • A sudden gush of affection filled the room.
  • The brochure's gush made the hotel sound unreal.
  • After the award, there was a gush of compliments online.
  • The memoir avoids the usual gush about childhood fame.

Similar words

praise
rave
effusion
adulation
flattery
enthusiasm

Etymology

From Middle English guschen and related forms, probably imitative of rushing or gurgling liquid, with possible Middle Dutch or Old Norse influence.

FAQ

What does gush mean?

Gush means to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express praise and feeling with eager intensity.

Is gush a verb or a noun?

Gush is both. It can name the action of flowing or praising, and it can name the sudden outflow or burst of praise.

What is the past tense of gush?

The past tense and past participle are gushed.

Can gush describe emotions?

Yes. It often describes praise, affection, or excitement that feels strong and hard to hold back.

What preposition follows gush?

For praise, gush about and gush over are common. For physical flow, gush from and gush out of are common.

Where does gush come from?

It comes from Middle English forms such as guschen, probably shaped by the sound of rushing liquid.

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