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gushingly

adverb

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Wiktionary

adv

Etymology: From gushing + -ly.

  1. So as to gush or flow forth.

    Just send a good, strong current through, so that the water overflows gushingly, and shake the reels from time to time […]

  2. In a gushing manner; with overeffusive sentimentality.

    "We went to see Guys and Dolls in New York," Maria Clara said gushingly. "It was so typical. We thought of you."