Modifies a noun

• praise: Normally phlegmatic hacks find themselves melting into rivulets of tears and effusive praise.

• welcome: They are of course getting an effusive formal welcome.

• prose: I'm including a couple of reviews to spare you more of my effusive prose.

• style: The Country Life article of 20 July 1906 is in the usual effusive style but tells us little about the history.

• one: They can vary from small exotic arrangements to large effusive ones.

Modifying Another Word

• so: I was surprised to find Olivia Barclay was so effusive about Ebertin & midpoints etc in her book ' Horary Astrology Rediscovered ' .

• very: Her smile became wider and bowing thanks very effusive!

• particularly: From when I first read the script I was looking for a dog that was not particularly effusive and affectionate.

• not: Summary report Accommodating but not effusive is the standard approach if your turn up with children.

• unusually: Andy, unusually effusive, was able to provide details of the " French Connection " .

• too: Three people love the way Alistair performed, perhaps rather too effusive in their praise.