GUSHING Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

gushing 1 of 2

adjective

as in sickening

overly or insincerely flattering heaped disgustingly gushing praise on her boss's very modest singing skills

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as in lavish

pouring forth in great amounts the gushing water from the opened fire hydrant reduced water pressure to a dangerous level

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gushing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of gush

as in pouring

to flow out in great quantities or with force the dam cracked and water gushed from the break

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as in drooling

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him "the best there ever was"

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Speaking to Variety in 2024 about writing and directing the remake of the 1986 movie Witchboard, Russell spoke about what mattered to him telling the story decades after the original film, while also gushing about his love of filmmaking. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 Waterhouse sat down for a rare interview with British Vogue and could not stop gushing about her man. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Deschamps was by now gushing over Mbappe, arguably the form player of the tournament. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026 At 6-foot-5 with a high, consistent release, Carr had Stan Van Gundy gushing about his shooting on the Amazon Prime broadcast in Las Vegas. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 There's no doubt about that as the five videos have attracted thousands of comments gushing with praise. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Shocking video appeared to show unsuspecting shoppers looking at grocery items seconds before the roof collapsed, sending a large amount of water gushing into the business. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 An impromptu blind date with a handsome rapist ends with Esther punching him square in the nose, his blood gushing through her fingers. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 The critic reviews of Supergirl didn’t wind up in the same galaxy as the overwhelming majority of the gushing first reaction crowd. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushing

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As health officials pointed to a Mexican processing plant run by Taylor Farms as the source of a parasite sickening Americans, the giant produce company rushed to defend itself.

— Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The vote followed roughly six hours of emotional testimony from dozens of residents from across southeast Los Angeles County who pleaded for the air district to take action to require Lineage to do more to suppress sickening odors.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Besides golf and the lavish new spa, the signature resort attraction is its legendary equestrian center, operated for over 30 years.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lavish

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Stuff like Caitlin Clark getting mugged with no foul being called, or Sophie Cunningham pointing at some obnoxious player, or ESPN drooling over a coach wearing a pro-trans shirt.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Video released by the Milwaukie Police Department shows Descamps sprawled in a hospital bed, his body limp, moaning and drooling, while medical staff stood nearby.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of drooling

Adjective

Except for the unfettered devotion in the latter is replaced by swooping strings and a gushy chorus that merely offer an antiseptic veneer.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The announcement may come as a shock for country fans who have followed the couple through their sappy podcast appearances and gushy acceptance speeches.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

Definition of gushy

Adjective

In a series distinguished by copious disgusting battle scenes, Ormund co-stars in one of its very grossest—a gross-on-gross-on-gross flambé—and almost gets in one last barf.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
The best meals at Hawkers Asian Street Food are enjoyed with friends at a full table with copious plates to share—pork belly baos, roti canai, chili crisp wontons, and chicken dumplings are among the options.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

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