outburst
word
Definition
A sudden and strong expression of emotion, such as anger, laughter, or excitement, that happens quickly and unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for negative emotions like anger ('an outburst of anger'), but can also refer to sudden laughter or happiness. Often describes something uncontrollable or impulsive. Typically found in formal to neutral contexts.
Spanish: arrebato - estallido (emocional)Portuguese (BR): surto - explosão (emocional)Portuguese (PT): explosão - arrebentamento (emocional)Chinese (Simplified): （情绪）爆发 - （突然的）发作Chinese (Traditional): （情緒）爆發 - （突然的）發作Hindi: उफान - विस्फोट (भावनाओं का)Arabic: انفجار مفاجئ (عاطفي) - ثورة (غضب)Bengali: প্রকাশ - বিস্ফোরণ (ভাব, আবেগ)Russian: вспышка - взрыв (эмоций)Japanese: 爆発 - 突発的な感情表現Vietnamese: bùng nổ - sự bộc phátKorean: 폭발 - 감정 폭발Turkish: patlama - anlık taşkınlıkUrdu: اچانک اظہار - جذبات کا پھوٹناIndonesian: ledakan emosi - luapan
Example Sentences
He had an outburst of anger during the meeting.
basic
Her loud outburst surprised everyone in the room.
basic
His sudden outburst made the children cry.
basic
Sorry about my outburst earlier. I just lost control for a second.
natural
Whenever he’s stressed, you can expect an outburst sooner or later.
natural
Her laughing outburst was so infectious that everyone joined in.
natural