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Definition of Effusively
1. Adverb. In an effusive manner. "The critics praised her effusively"
Definition of Effusively
1. Adverb. in an effusive manner ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Effusively
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Effusively
Literary usage of Effusively
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pattern Nation by Henry Wrixon (1906)
"distinct party, and refuse to be mingled with the mere Liberals, though they,
the Liberals, welcome them effusively, ..."
2. The Technical World Magazine (1909)
"JX She Meant Well SHE (effusively)—"How nice it is to have met you again after
all these years, my dear Captain Burlington." HE—"Major now! ..."
3. Principles of Composition by Percy Holmes Boynton (1915)
"He greeted me effusively." This is so painfully correct and ... Smith, who is a
candidate for reelection, greeted me effusively. ..."
4. Jokes for All Occasions: Selected and Ed. by One of America's Foremost (1922)
"ONLY THEIR WAY First Lady (effusively) : "I am more than charmed to see yon, ...
Second Lady (more effusively): How lovely of yon! So am I delighted. ..."
5. Manual of School Gymnastics: Consisting of Free Gymnastics, Dumb-bell by James Henry Smart (1893)
"Inhale and exhale slowly and effusively (with noise) through the nostrils, ...
Inhale slowly and effusively through the nostrils; in the same manner exhale ..."
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