What does the cryptic crossword clue "Levi suffered somewhat, on reflection, gushing (8)" mean?

The definition is "gushing". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "lEVI SUFFEred somewhat, on reflection, gushing" The answer is EFFUSIVE.

Levi suffered somewhat, on reflection, gushing (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29549 | 6 Down | 2024-11-25 flower

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