gushy

/ˈɡʌʃ.i/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡʌʃ.i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgə-shē/ (ame, mw)

gushy — 形容詞

  • gushypositive
  • gushiercomparative
  • gushiestsuperlative

1. describing speech or writing that expresses praise or admiration in a way that f

1.形容詞B2
釋義

肉麻的

過度表達感情而顯不真誠的

describing speech or writing that expresses praise or admiration in a way that feels too emotional and therefore not completely sincere.

例句

The maid of honor gave such a gushy wedding toast that several guests exchanged awkward glances.

伴娘的婚禮祝詞過於肉麻，幾位賓客尷尬地交換了眼神。

gushy + wedding toast (typical noun collocation)

A film critic described the director's award speech as gushy and completely over-the-top.

一位影評人認為導演的頒獎致詞既肉麻又誇張。

同義詞
  • effusive

    more formal, less negative — can be neutral or positive

  • sentimental

    focuses on tender feelings rather than praise; broader meaning

  • over-the-top

    informal, wider scope — not limited to emotional expression

  • syrupy

    suggests fake or exaggerated sweetness in a more critical way

反義詞
  • understated

    deliberately low-key and restrained

  • reserved

    holding back emotion; calm and controlled

常見錯誤

❌He is very gushy.
✅He wrote a very gushy letter.
💡'gushy' describes speech or writing, not a person's character in general.