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outburst

 

[ ˈaʊtˌbɜrst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional expression

A sudden and forceful expression of emotion, typically anger or excitement.

Synonyms

burst, eruption, explosion

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't control his outburst of anger when he heard the news.
  • Her outburst of laughter echoed through the room.
  • The outburst of emotion was unexpected but genuine.
Context #2 | Noun

volcanic activity

A sudden and violent discharge of lava, rocks, ash, and gases from a volcano.

Synonyms

blowout, eruption, explosion

Examples of usage

  • The volcanic outburst destroyed several nearby villages.
  • The outburst of the volcano was heard for miles around.
Context #3 | Noun

astronomy

A sudden and intense increase in the brightness of a celestial object, such as a star or a galaxy.

Synonyms

burst, flare, flare-up

Examples of usage

  • The outburst of the supernova was observed by astronomers around the world.
  • The outburst of the comet illuminated the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "outburst" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão

🇮🇳 विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Ausbruch

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибух

🇵🇱 wybuch

🇯🇵 爆発 (bakuhatsu)

🇫🇷 explosion

🇪🇸 explosión

🇹🇷 patlama

🇰🇷 폭발 (pokbal)

🇸🇦 انفجار

🇨🇿 výbuch

🇸🇰 výbuch

🇨🇳 爆发 (bàofā)

🇸🇮 izbruh

🇮🇸 sprenging

🇰🇿 жарылыс

🇬🇪 აფეთქება

🇦🇿 partlayış

🇲🇽 explosión

Etymology

The word 'outburst' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'out' and 'burst'. It has been used to describe sudden and forceful expressions of emotions, volcanic activities, and astronomical events. The term reflects the idea of something bursting out or forth with great intensity and suddenness.

See also: burst, bursting, bursts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,846, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.