outpouring
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /aʊtpˈɔːrɪŋ/
US
- /ˌaʊtˈpɔrɪŋ/
Description
- strong show of feeling
- large flow
- flood of support
- sudden release
This word is not just about water pouring out. It can describe anything that comes out in large amounts, especially feelings. Think of the deep grief people show at a funeral, or the wave of support for someone having a hard time. It often points to a strong release that is easy to notice. The idea is that something has been building up and is now coming out freely, whether that is tears, love, anger, or generosity.
It can be positive, like a flood of love or support, or negative, like a burst of anger. In each case, it suggests a strong and noticeable release.
The word "outpouring" describes a strong and abundant flow of something, often emotions, but sometimes things like water, money, help, or creative work. It usually suggests a sudden and important release, as if something has been building up and is now coming out all at once.
You might hear about an outpouring of sympathy after a tragedy, meaning many people openly show sadness, care, and support. You might also read about an outpouring of donations after a natural disaster, where help comes in quickly and in large amounts. In the same way, people can speak of an outpouring of love, grief, anger, praise, or public support.
Although the word is most common with feelings and public reaction, it can also be used for a physical flow. For example, it may describe a large release of water or some other substance. It also appears in religious writing, where it can refer to divine grace, blessings, or spiritual power being given freely and abundantly.
The key idea is not just that something comes out, but that it comes out strongly, clearly, and in large quantity. Whether it is tears, sympathy, donations, creativity, or water, the word paints a picture of something being released in a full and noticeable way.
Examples
- 1
Community support
After the accident, there was an outpouring of support from the whole town.
- 2
Sympathy
The family thanked everyone for the outpouring of sympathy they had received.
- 3
Public anger
The new policy caused an outpouring of anger on social media.
- 4
Emotional release
When she finally told the story, it came out in a sudden outpouring of emotion.
- 5
Personal writing
His letters from that year are full of personal outpourings about loneliness and hope.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- outpouringnoun
Forms
- outpouringspluralnoun