The critics praised her effusively. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : effusive greetings; an effusive person. From Dictionary.com.
The man lay unconscious, his face bleeding effusively. From Wordnik.com. [The Eternal Maiden] Reference
"Let me congratulate you, Mr. Matson," he said effusively. From Wordnik.com. [Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour] Reference
Madge, although she greeted Mrs. Curtis rather effusively. From Wordnik.com. [Madge Morton's Secret] Reference
"A thousand thanks, General," said Don Esteban effusively. From Wordnik.com. [The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes] Reference
He hurried into the room and kissed her half-turned cheek effusively. From Wordnik.com. [The Nest Builder] Reference
Schroeder effusively praising Secretary General Annan for his efforts. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 23, 2003] Reference
But he spoke effusively about Obama's personal charisma and abilities. From Wordnik.com. [Kaine To Endorse Obama] Reference
So she greeted him effusively and all but embraced him on the platform. From Wordnik.com. [The Jungle Girl] Reference
With that she ran to her mother, embraced her effusively and kissed her. From Wordnik.com. [The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12] Reference
"Clara," the earl said less effusively but in a thoroughly kindly manner. From Wordnik.com. [Dancing with Clara]
You know, this woman has gone on quite effusively, complimenting her captors. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 30, 2006] Reference
I went on so effusively I felt seriously less like a man when I saw her next. From Wordnik.com. [Greetings From The Scene Of Hillary's Party Tonight] Reference
BLITZER: He spoke effusively about Senator McCain, how much he admires him. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 19, 2008] Reference
He chanced to meet Thwicket on the street, and they greeted each other effusively. From Wordnik.com. [Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York A Series of Stories and Sketches Portraying Many Singular Phases of Metropolitan Life] Reference
She thanked me effusively and was starting to lapse into tears before I cut her off. From Wordnik.com. [Blood Test]
Then he paused, then he mentioned Michael Bloomberg by name and praised him effusively. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 9, 2009] Reference
The natives effusively gathered about Papik, who bent over his dog with proud affection. From Wordnik.com. [The Eternal Maiden] Reference
"I am so glad you are here to-night," she replied, greeting him warmly, almost effusively. From Wordnik.com. [The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel] Reference
They both need to embrace Obama effusively, enthusiastically, repeatedly and UNEQUIVOCABLY. From Wordnik.com. [New York Times: Hillary Speech Partly Driven By Ambition] Reference
She had been less effusively friendly of late, ever since, in fact, the meeting with Hekabe. From Wordnik.com. [Lord of the Silver Bow]
The man greeted Mahmoud as a long-lost brother, hanging on to his hand and talking effusively. From Wordnik.com. [O Jerusalem]
"Young man, I honour your choice," exclaimed the Squire effusively, grasping his hand with energy. From Wordnik.com. [Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812] Reference
Cronkite and Bob Schieffer, whom Couric will replace, have praised Couric effusively, as have others. From Wordnik.com. [The Katie Factor] Reference
And before his departure from Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv Mr. Barak spoke effusively of his hopes. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Millennium 2000: Population - January 2, 2000] Reference
The border guards smile effusively at the foreigners who have come to spend money heedlessly on their shores. From Wordnik.com. [Mickey’s Management Mojo] Reference
"Your friend seems to think he has but to put before me the need for charity and I shall thank him effusively.". From Wordnik.com. [Suzanna Stirs the Fire] Reference
Rarely has a foreign dignitary — especially a French one — gushed so effusively about what's right with America. From Wordnik.com. [Sarko, the American?] Reference
Lord Livingston came up beside them, effusively describing their quarters whilst simultaneously apologizing for them. From Wordnik.com. [Mary Queen Of Scotland And The Isles]
"I believe it might well turn into a good match, my love," he had said less effusively than she, but with apparent sincerity. From Wordnik.com. [A Christmas Bride]
Moreover, the week before the 2004 Open, it seemed that everyone in golf was effusively gushing over the condition of the links. From Wordnik.com. [Youch! Right in the Shinnecock] Reference
Sylvana said she was sorry for upsetting her and thanked her effusively for her hospitality as Merlina finally made good her escape. From Wordnik.com. [The Playboy Boss's Chosen Bride]
"I'm so glad you've come down at last," Augusta said effusively, taking Michael's arm, which had the effect of separating him from me. From Wordnik.com. [Beacon Street Mourning]
You know, he -- he had Senator Kennedy, when he had his thing in Massachusetts, praised him effusively for helping him get this through. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 24, 2007] Reference
Our Dec. 1 cover story on the last film in the "Rings" trilogy led fans of the epic and of author J.R.R. Tolkien to thank us effusively. From Wordnik.com. [MAIL CALL: A RETURN OF THE RINGS] Reference
Nevertheless she promptly reversed that long-suffering canine, which immediately demonstrated its gratitude by licking her face effusively. From Wordnik.com. [The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police] Reference
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