Effusion
noun
The act of pouring out feelings or expressions in a lengthy manner.
He made a long effusion of gratitude to his benefactor.
Often appears as...
- poetic effusion
- emotional effusion
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Formal
noun
The unwanted escape of fluid, usually from body parts into spaces where it should not be.
There was an effusion of blood into the brain space.
Often appears as...
- pleural effusion
- pericardial effusion
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Formal
Technical
noun
The act of pouring out feelings or expressions in a lengthy manner.
He made a long effusion of gratitude to his benefactor.
Often appears as...
- poetic effusion
- emotional effusion
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The unwanted escape of fluid, usually from body parts into spaces where it should not be.
There was an effusion of blood into the brain space.
Often appears as...
- pleural effusion
- pericardial effusion
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Effect
Effusion in writing reflects a deep, uncontrolled outpouring of emotions, often seen in literature.
The poet's effusion captured the depth of her heartache.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressive Power
Used to describe speech or writing that's full of emotion and strong feeling, beyond just facts.
His letter was an effusion of his longing and loneliness.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overwhelm
Effusions can be overwhelming and might cause the listener or reader to feel bombarded.
Her effusion of excuses left everyone feeling exasperated.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Effect
Effusion in writing reflects a deep, uncontrolled outpouring of emotions, often seen in literature.
The poet's effusion captured the depth of her heartache.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressive Power
Used to describe speech or writing that's full of emotion and strong feeling, beyond just facts.
His letter was an effusion of his longing and loneliness.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overwhelm
Effusions can be overwhelming and might cause the listener or reader to feel bombarded.
Her effusion of excuses left everyone feeling exasperated.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Effect
Effusion in writing reflects a deep, uncontrolled outpouring of emotions, often seen in literature.
The poet's effusion captured the depth of her heartache.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressive Power
Used to describe speech or writing that's full of emotion and strong feeling, beyond just facts.
His letter was an effusion of his longing and loneliness.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overwhelm
Effusions can be overwhelming and might cause the listener or reader to feel bombarded.
Her effusion of excuses left everyone feeling exasperated.
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Quote examples
John Paul Jones
American Soldier
An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
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William Laud
English Clergyman
The Lord receive my soul, and have mercy on me, and bless this kingdom with peace and charity, that there may not be this effusion of Christian blood amongst them.
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Howard Jacobson
British Novelist
The liveliest effusions of wit and humour are simply what the reader of a novel has a right to expect.
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Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
The Mexican succumbs very easily to sentimental effusions, and therefore he shuns them.
Quote examples
John Paul Jones
American Soldier
An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
Quote examples
William Laud
English Clergyman
The Lord receive my soul, and have mercy on me, and bless this kingdom with peace and charity, that there may not be this effusion of Christian blood amongst them.
Quote examples
Howard Jacobson
British Novelist
The liveliest effusions of wit and humour are simply what the reader of a novel has a right to expect.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
The Mexican succumbs very easily to sentimental effusions, and therefore he shuns them.
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