gushes Meaning & Definition
What Does Gushes Mean?
Gushes is a verb that means to issue copiously or violently. It can also mean to emit a sudden copious flow. As a noun, it means a sudden outpouring.
Gushes at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgəsh/ |
| Synonyms | exoduses, outflows and outpourings |
| Antonyms | fluxes, inflows and influxes |
| First known use | 1682 |
Gushes Definition (Verb)
- to issue copiously or violently
- to emit a sudden copious flow
- to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm
an aunt gushing over the baby
- to emit in a copious free flow
- to say or write effusively
Gushes as a Noun
- a sudden outpouring
- something emitted in a gushing forth
- an effusive display or outpouring
Synonyms of Gushes
Antonyms of Gushes
Gushes in a Sentence
an aunt gushing over the baby
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
with his customary gush of tears, he once again begged his long-suffering wife to stay
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him the best there ever was
Word Forms & Grammar
gushed
gush·ing
gush·es
gush·ing·ly adverb
gush
gushes
gushing
gushingly
Words That Rhyme With Gushes
Origin of Gushes
Middle English guschen
First Known Use
15th centuryi
circa 1682
Gushes: Your Questions Answered
Is gushes a verb or a noun?
Gushes is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for gushes?
Words with a similar meaning to gushes include exoduses, outflows and outpourings. See the full list of gushes synonyms and antonyms.