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outburst

UK
/ˈaʊt.bɜːst/
US
/ˈaʊt.bɜrst/

Translations

outburstnoun
outbursts
pl
UK
/ˈaʊt.bɜːst/
US
/ˈaʊt.bɜrst/
éclatSurtout pour un accès soudain d’émotion, de colère ou de rire.
Maria's sudden outburst of anger left the room in stunned silence.
L’éclat de colère soudain de Maria a laissé la pièce dans un silence stupéfait.
éruptionSurtout en contexte géologique ou naturel.
The volcanic outburst caused widespread panic in the nearby villages.
L’éruption volcanique a provoqué une panique générale dans les villages voisins.
Additional translations
pousséePour une hausse soudaine d’activité ou d’occurrence.
Synonyms
explosion
surge
spasm
outpouring
flare-up
fit
burst
eruption
outburstadjective
more outburst
Comp.
most outburst
Super.
UK
/ˈaʊtbɜːst/
US
/ˈaʊtbɜrst/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "outburst flood").
Additional translations
éruptifEmploi surtout scientifique, en géologie.

Definitions

outburstnoun
A sudden, intense expression or release of emotion, especially anger, joy, or laughter.
Maria's sudden outburst of anger left the room in stunned silence.
A sudden increase in activity or occurrence, often used in the context of natural phenomena.
The volcanic outburst caused widespread panic in the nearby villages.
outburstadjective
Used before another noun to denote that the modified noun involves a sudden, violent, or explosive release or occurrence.
Researchers analyzed sediment left by an outburst flood that reshaped the valley.
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