Gushy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

excessively sentimental or effusive

“Her gushy praise embarrassed the modest winner.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gush·y

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Synonyms

effusivegushing

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Words Related to Gushy

Words one letter different

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bushy cushy gashy gussy gusty lushy mushy pushy rushy

Words you can make from Gushy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “gushy”.

gush guys hugs hugy

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