C1adverbemotionslanguage
US/ˈɡʌʃ.ɪŋ.li/
UK/ˈɡʌʃ.ɪŋ.li/
in an overly enthusiastic way that does not sound completely sincere
In context
She thanked the host gushingly and promised to visit again soon.
The fans spoke gushingly about the singer after the concert.
He praised the food so gushingly that the chef smiled in embarrassment.
Words that go with gushingly
verb + adverb
- write gushinglyCritics wrote gushingly about her first novel.
- say gushingly"This is the best day of my life!" she said gushingly.
- speak gushinglyHe spoke gushingly of his new boss.
- praise gushinglyThe reviewer praised the film gushingly.
adverb + adjective
- gushingly sentimentalThe film's ending is gushingly sentimental.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She talked gushing about her trip.Correct: She talked gushingly about her trip.