Bursting: meaning, definitions and examples

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bursting

[ ˈbərstɪŋ ]

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with energy

Full of sudden energy or excitement; very lively or vigorous.

Synonyms

energetic, enthusiastic, vibrant

Examples of usage

She was bursting with energy after her morning run.
The children were bursting with excitement on Christmas morning.

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into tears

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of internal pressure. To erupt suddenly.

Synonyms

explode, pop, rupture

Examples of usage

She burst into tears when she heard the news.
The dam burst after heavy rainfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "bursting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão

🇮🇳 विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Platzen

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибух

🇵🇱 wybuch

🇯🇵 破裂

🇫🇷 éclatement

🇪🇸 explosión

🇹🇷 patlama

🇰🇷 폭발

🇸🇦 انفجار

🇨🇿 výbuch

🇸🇰 výbuch

🇨🇳 爆发

🇸🇮 izbruh

🇮🇸 sprenging

🇰🇿 жарылыс

🇬🇪 აფეთქება

🇦🇿 partlayış

🇲🇽 explosión

Word origin

The word 'bursting' comes from the Old English word 'berstan' which means 'to break' or 'to burst'. Over time, the word has evolved to represent a sudden and energetic release of energy or emotion. The use of 'bursting' to describe excitement or energy dates back to the 16th century, while its use to describe a sudden eruption or explosion can be traced back even further. The word has maintained its core meaning of sudden and forceful action throughout its history.