Synonyms of eruption

eruption

noun

i-ˈrəp-shən 

1

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• outburst
• burst
• flash
• blaze
• gust
• flare
• gale
• spasm
• paroxysm
• storm
• flush
• frenzy
• agony
• fit
• gush
• flare-up
• ebullition
• rage
• tantrum
• rapture
• transport
• ecstasy
• firestorm
• blowup
• delirium
• furor
• grouch

2

as in firing

the act or an instance of exploding

the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• detonation
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• flare-up
• bang
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruption

Consider the latest eruptions that happened within hours of each other a few days ago, when the league quickly rescinded a technical foul assessed to Clark that would have put her at the threshold for a suspension. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

The department's decision was met with an eruption of applause. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The major eruption came the next day and was heard as far away as Australia. — USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

These storms occur when eruptions from the sun, such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), slam into Earth's magnetic field. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026