bursting
word · lemma: burst
/ˈbɝstɪŋ/
/bˈɜːstɪŋ/
Definition
Overflowing or full to the point of breaking. Can also mean filled with emotion, energy, or something else, about to come out.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes something so full it can't hold more (e.g., 'bursting with pride', 'bursting at the seams'). Used both literally (balloon bursting) and figuratively (emotion, excitement). Common with 'with' or 'at the seams'. Informal, not technical.
Spanish: explotando - repleto (de emoción, contenido)Portuguese (BR): explodindo - transbordandoPortuguese (PT): explodindo - a transbordarChinese (Simplified): 爆裂 - 充满Chinese (Traditional): 爆裂 - 充滿Hindi: फूटना - भरा हुआArabic: ينفجر - مفعم (بالعواطف، محتوى)Bengali: ফেটে পড়ছে - ভরপুরRussian: лопающийся - переполненныйJapanese: 破裂している - 満ちているVietnamese: bùng nổ - tràn đầyKorean: 터질 듯한 - 가득 찬Turkish: patlayan - dolup taşanUrdu: پھٹ رہا ہے - بھرا ہواIndonesian: meledak - penuh (dengan perasaan/konten)
Example Sentences
The balloon is bursting.
basic
She was bursting with excitement before the party.
basic
The bag was bursting because it was too full.
basic
I'm bursting to tell you the good news!
natural
The hall was bursting with people during the event.
natural
He left the meeting, bursting with anger.
natural