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outpouring

A2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /aʊtpˈɔːrɪŋ/

US

  • /ˌaʊtˈpɔrɪŋ/

Description

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.

Examples

  1. 1

    Community support

    After the accident, there was an outpouring of support from the whole town.

  2. 2

    Sympathy

    The family thanked everyone for the outpouring of sympathy they had received.

  3. 3

    Public anger

    The new policy caused an outpouring of anger on social media.

  4. 4

    Emotional release

    When she finally told the story, it came out in a sudden outpouring of emotion.

  5. 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