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effusive

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Expressing feelings with great enthusiasm and little restraint.

The actor gave an effusive thank-you to the backstage crew.
Dictionary practice example.
When a student magazine accepted Hana's first essay, her tutor sent an effusive message praising both the idea and the care of the revision.
From Responding to Success and Setbacks.
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