effusive
überschwänglich – überschwänglicher – am überschwänglichsten
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effusive
Expressing feelings such as joy, enthusiasm, or gratitude very strongly and often excessively.
Sie bedankte sich überschwänglich für das Geschenk und umarmte uns mehrmals.
She thanked us effusively for the gift and hugged us several times.
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'Überschwänglich' (effusive) is often used with expressions of praise and gratitude. Typical collocations include 'überschwängliches Lob' (effusive praise), 'sich überschwänglich bedanken' (to thank someone effusively), and 'jemanden überschwänglich begrüßen' (to greet someone effusively).
Der Autor erhielt überschwängliches Lob für seinen ersten Roman.
The author received effusive praise for his first novel.
The adjective often describes how someone visibly shows or verbally expresses their feelings. It can suggest that the reaction is particularly strong or somewhat exaggerated.
Die Gastgeberin begrüßte ihre Gäste überschwänglich und führte sie sofort ins Wohnzimmer.
The hostess greeted her guests effusively and immediately led them into the living room.
'Überschwänglich' (effusive) frequently occurs in written, descriptive, or evaluative texts. Depending on the context, the strong expression of emotion can seem positive or slightly critical if it appears exaggerated.
Seine überschwängliche Dankesrede dauerte länger als erwartet.
His effusive speech of thanks lasted longer than expected.
