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   effusive

   /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner: "an effusive welcome"
   • 2. (of igneous rock) poured out when molten and later solidified.
   • ▪ relating to the eruption of large volumes of molten rock: "effusive volcanism"

   Derivatives

   • 1. effusively adverb
   • 2. effusiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

   • E

     1

   • F

     4

   • F

     4

   • U

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   • S

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   • I

     1

   • V

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   • E

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