outburst

out·burst

noun \-ˌbərst\

: a sudden expression of strong feeling

: a sudden increase in activity

Full Definition of OUTBURST

1

:  a violent expression of feeling <an outburst of anger>

2

:  a surge of activity or growth <new outbursts of creative power — C. E. Montague>

3

:  eruption <volcanic outbursts>

Examples of OUTBURST

1. <the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read>
2. <there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour>

First Known Use of OUTBURST

1657

Related to OUTBURST

Synonyms

agony, blaze, burst, ebullition, eruption, explosion, fit, flare, flare-up, flash, flush, gale, gush, gust, paroxysm, spasm, storm

Antonyms

implosion

Related Words

blowup, grouch, rage, tantrum; ecstasy, rapture, transport; delirium, firestorm, frenzy, furor

Near Antonyms

calm, doldrums, slump

Rhymes with OUTBURST

accursed, airburst, at first, athirst, cloudburst, downburst, emersed, face-first, feetfirst, groundburst, headfirst, starburst, sunburst