Word: Outburst
Part of Speech: Noun
Basic Definition: An "outburst" is a sudden and often intense expression of strong feelings or emotions. It can also refer to a sudden event, like a heavy rainstorm or a flash of lightning.
Usage Instructions:
You can use "outburst" to describe a moment when someone suddenly shows their feelings, like anger or happiness, without holding back.
It can also be used to talk about sudden natural events, such as storms or volcanic eruptions.
Examples:
Emotional Context: "During the meeting, he had an outburst of anger when his ideas were dismissed."
Natural Context: "The outburst of rain caught everyone by surprise at the picnic."
Advanced Usage:
In more complex sentences, "outburst" can describe unexpected reactions in various contexts, such as: - "Her outburst of laughter lightened the mood in the room." - "The volcanic outburst created a cloud of ash that covered the nearby town."
Word Variants:
Verb Form: Outburst does not have a direct verb form, but you can use "outburst" as a base to create phrases like "to burst out" (expressing strong emotions suddenly).
Adjective Form: Outbursty (though less common, it can describe something characterized by sudden outbursts).
Different Meanings:
Emotional Outburst: A sudden display of strong emotions, such as anger or joy.
Natural Outburst: A sudden event in nature, like heavy rain or a volcanic eruption.
Synonyms:
For Emotional Context: Explosion, eruption, flare-up, burst, outcry.
For Natural Context: Eruption, surge, burst.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
Summary:
An "outburst" can refer to a sudden and powerful expression of feelings or a quick, intense natural event. It's used in both emotional contexts and to describe phenomena in nature.