Gushing and Sparse

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Gushing adjective - Pouring forth in great amounts.

Usage example: the gushing water from the opened fire hydrant reduced water pressure to a dangerous level

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Sparse is an antonym for gushing.

Nearby Words: gush, gushed, gushingly, gusher

Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

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Gushing is an antonym for sparse.

Nearby Word: sparsely

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