Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/

Definitions of gushing

verb present participle of the verb 'gush', which means to flow out rapidly and plentifully

Example Sentences

A1 The baby is gushing with joy as she plays with her toys.

A2 The waterfall was gushing down the mountainside, creating a beautiful sight.

B1 The chef's sauce was gushing out of the pot as he stirred it vigorously.

B2 The emotions were gushing out of him as he finally opened up about his past.

C1 The words gushed out of her in a torrent of emotion, unable to hold back any longer.

C2 The love she felt for him gushed out of her in a flood of tears and laughter.

adjective characterized by a rapid and plentiful outpouring or flow

Example Sentences

A1 The gushing water from the fountain was refreshing on a hot day.

A2 She couldn't stop gushing about how much she loved the movie.

B1 The gushing reviews for the new restaurant made us excited to try it.

B2 The gushing praise from the critics solidified her reputation as a talented actress.

C1 The gushing emotions she felt upon receiving the award were overwhelming.

C2 His gushing admiration for the author bordered on obsession.

Examples of gushing in a Sentence

formal The gushing water from the broken pipe flooded the basement.

informal I couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the movie was.

slang She was gushing over her new crush to all her friends.

figurative His gushing praise for her work made her feel appreciated.

Grammatical Forms of gushing

past tense

gushed

plural

gushes

comparative

more gushing

superlative

most gushing

present tense

gush

future tense

will gush

perfect tense

have gushed

continuous tense

is gushing

singular

gushing

positive degree

gushing

infinitive

to gush

gerund

gushing

participle

gushing

Origin and Evolution of gushing

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'gushing' originated from the Middle English word 'gushen' which derived from the Old Norse word 'gjósa' meaning to gush or spurt.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the sudden and forceful flow of liquids, over time, the word 'gushing' has evolved to also describe an outpouring of emotions or enthusiastic praise.