How Do You Spell EFFUSED?

Pronunciation: [ɪfjˈuːzd] (IPA)

Effused is a verb that means to pour out or spread out. Its IPA phonetic transcription is ɪˈfjuːzd. This word is spelled with a double f after the prefix "ef-", which comes from the Latin preposition "ex" for "out of." The "u" and "s" are pronounced as in the words "moon" and "use." The stress is on the second syllable, making it a two-syllable word pronounced "ih-FYOOZD." As with many uncommon words, proper spelling and pronunciation of effused may take some practice.

EFFUSED Meaning and Definition

  1. Effused is a verb derived from the Latin word "effundere," meaning to pour out or to gush. It refers to the act of expressing or revealing emotions, thoughts, or information in a spontaneous and unrestrained manner. When something is effused, it is released or emitted freely and abundantly, often with intensity or enthusiasm.

    In a figurative sense, effused can be used to describe the overflowing expression of love, joy, or admiration. For example, a person might effuse their feelings of adoration towards their partner, pouring out their affection with great warmth and sincerity. Similarly, one might effusively express their delight or excitement at witnessing a remarkable event or accomplishment.

    Effused can also describe the pouring forth of words or ideas, particularly in a rapid and continuous manner. This can be seen when a passionate speaker, for instance, effuses their knowledge or opinions on a subject, articulating their thoughts with fervor and eloquence. Similarly, an author might effuse their creativity onto the pages of a novel, fluidly and abundantly conveying their imagination and ideas.

    Overall, to effuse is to pour out or release something freely and abundantly, whether it be emotions, thoughts, or information. It signifies a spontaneous and unrestrained outpouring, often characterized by intensity, enthusiasm, or abundance.

  2. Poured out; shed.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EFFUSED

Etymology of EFFUSED

The word "effused" originates from the Latin word "effusus", which is the past participle of the verb "effundere". "Effundere" is a combination of the prefix "ex-" meaning "out" or "forth", and "fundere" meaning "pour" or "shed". Therefore, "effusus" translates to "poured out" or "shed". Over time, the term "effused" has developed to generally mean the act of pouring forth or spreading something, especially with emotions or liquid substances.

Similar spelling words for EFFUSED

Conjugate verb Effused

CONDITIONAL

I would effuse
we would effuse
you would effuse
he/she/it would effuse
they would effuse

FUTURE

I will effuse
we will effuse
you will effuse
he/she/it will effuse
they will effuse

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have effused
we will have effused
you will have effused
he/she/it will have effused
they will have effused

PAST

I effused
we effused
you effused
he/she/it effused
they effused

PAST PERFECT

I had effused
we had effused
you had effused
he/she/it had effused
they had effused

PRESENT

I effuse
we effuse
you effuse
he/she/it effuses
they effuse

PRESENT PERFECT

I have effused
we have effused
you have effused
he/she/it has effused
they have effused
I am effusing
we are effusing
you are effusing
he/she/it is effusing
they are effusing
I was effusing
we were effusing
you were effusing
he/she/it was effusing
they were effusing
I will be effusing
we will be effusing
you will be effusing
he/she/it will be effusing
they will be effusing
I have been effusing
we have been effusing
you have been effusing
he/she/it has been effusing
they have been effusing
I had been effusing
we had been effusing
you had been effusing
he/she/it had been effusing
they had been effusing
I will have been effusing
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you will have been effusing
he/she/it will have been effusing
they will have been effusing
I would have effused
we would have effused
you would have effused
he/she/it would have effused
they would have effused
I would be effusing
we would be effusing
you would be effusing
he/she/it would be effusing
they would be effusing
I would have been effusing
we would have been effusing
you would have been effusing
he/she/it would have been effusing
they would have been effusing

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