C1adjectiveemotionslanguage
US/ˈɡʌʃ.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈɡʌʃ.ɪŋ/
flowing out quickly in large amounts, or showing too much excited praise
In context
A gushing stream of cold water ran down the side of the mountain.
The review was so gushing that I suspected the writer was a friend.
He pressed on the gushing wound until the ambulance arrived.
Words that go with gushing
adjective + noun
- gushing waterGushing water poured out of the broken pipe.
- gushing praiseThe film received gushing praise from critics.
- gushing bloodGushing blood soaked through the bandage.
- gushing riverA gushing river cut through the narrow valley below the village.
- gushing complimentsI was embarrassed by his gushing compliments.
- gushing springA gushing spring supplies the village with water.