unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person. pouring out; overflowing.

What does the effusive mean?

1 : marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm effusive praise. 2 archaic : pouring freely. 3 : characterized or formed by a nonexplosive outpouring of lava effusive rocks.

Is effusive positive or negative?

2 Answers. No. Effusive is not negative, it has a positive connotation to it. 'He was very effusive in his praise of the features.