Synonyms for gushed
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : guhsh |
| Phonetic Transcription : gʌʃ |
Top 10 synonyms for gushed Other synonyms for the word gushed
Définition of gushed
Origin :- 12c., gosshien "make noises in the stomach," later (c.1400) "rush out suddenly, pour out," probably formed imitativeally in English under influence of Old Norse gusa "to gush, spurt," related to geyser. Metaphoric sense of "speak in an effusive manner" first recorded 1873. Related: Gushed; gushing. The noun is 1680s, from the verb.
- verb pour out
- verb speak with overwhelming enthusiasm
- "Oh, my dear Mrs. Dott," she gushed, taking Serena's hand in her own gloved one.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The Duchess and "Irene dear" gurgled and gushed and received congratulations.
- Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- "I'm awful sorry, Mr. Ellery," gushed Lavinia, removing the bonnet.
- Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- It gushed down his chin, staining the cleanness of his robe.
- Extract from : « Life Sentence » by James McConnell
- Ledges, smitten by the modern Moses, have gushed a stream of gold.
- Extract from : « 'Charge It' » by Irving Bacheller
- One morning he found that the oil had gushed in nearly to the top of the well.
- Extract from : « Diggers in the Earth » by Eva March Tappan
- At first it seemed to be rushing in as fast as it gushed out.
- Extract from : « The Three Midshipmen » by W.H.G. Kingston
- The colour had gushed into her cheeks, her eyes were bright with tears.
- Extract from : « The Country House » by John Galsworthy
- But the hostess, instead of calling for the police, gushed, "So glad you could come!"
- Extract from : « The Trail of the Hawk » by Sinclair Lewis
- Pankburn looked at him, and gushed tears of profound self-pity.
- Extract from : « A Son Of The Sun » by Jack London
Antonyms for gushed
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