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effusively

[ɪˈfjuːsɪvli]
adverb
efusivamente
1. In a manner that expresses feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or enthusiastic way
She thanked him effusively for his help.
Ela o agradeceu efusivamente pela sua ajuda.
2. With excessive or exuberant emotional expression
The crowd applauded effusively when the singer took the stage.
A multidão aplaudiu efusivamente quando o cantor subiu ao palco.
Synonyms
enthusiasticallyexpressivelyexuberantlygushinglywarmlyunrestrainedly
Antonyms
coldlyreservedlyrestrainedlycoollyindifferently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
efusivamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
efusivamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

gush over someone
express oneself wholeheartedly
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
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