Gushing and Ingenuous

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Gushing adjective - Overly or insincerely flattering.

Usage example: heaped disgustingly gushing praise on her boss's very modest singing skills

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Ingenuous is an antonym for gushing.

Nearby Words: gush, gushed, gushingly, gusher

Ingenuous adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.

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Gushing is an antonym for ingenuous.

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