English noun: effusion | |||
1. | effusion (communication) an unrestrained expression of emotion | ||
Synonyms | blowup, ebullition, gush, outburst | ||
Broader (hypernym) | expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | acting out, cry, explosion, flare | ||
2. | effusion (act) flow under pressure | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flood, outpouring, overflow | ||