effusion
Other forms: effusions
An effusion is an explosion of something, usually words, ideas, or emotions. A popular singer might inspire an effusion of cheers from her devoted fans.
Mozart is known for the effusion of notes he could produce at a moment's notice — and all without erasing. A heated argument can produce an effusion of words from both sides. The volcano's eruption was an effusion of smoke and fire. The verb form of the word is effuse: After the high-school musical, your mother effused about your singing. Her comments were an effusion of praise. Your father, on the other hand, was less effusive — but he did like the dancing.
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an unrestrained expression of emotionsynonyms: blowup, ebullition, gush, outbursttypes:acting outa (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adultcrya fit of weepingexplosiona sudden outburstflarea sudden outburst of emotiontype of:
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flow under pressure
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Vocabulary lists containing effusion
In this groundbreaking novel, Dr. Victor Frankenstein works feverishly to bring an inanimate creature to life — but when he finally succeeds, he is horrified by what he has unleashed.
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy instantly loathe one another when they first meet. Can they overcome their first impressions?
On April 9, 1865, after a final battle that failed to break through Union forces, Robert E. Lee surrendered at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia. As a brigadier general and secretary to Ulysses S. Grant, Horace Porter witnessed and recorded this event. In his report, Porter included detailed observations, letters between the opposing generals, and personal opinions—all of which served to emphasize the humanity of the moments leading up to and surrounding the formal ceremony that is now seen as the end of the Civil War. E-text available here.