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Welling Meaning in English

word · lemma: well

ˈwɛɫɪŋ
WEL-ing
wˈɛlɪŋ
WEL-ing

Definição

Rising up or flowing out, especially used for liquids, feelings, or tears filling up and about to overflow.

Uso & Nuances

Mainly appears as 'welling up'—commonly with 'tears' or emotions ('tears welling in her eyes'). Poetic and descriptive, not used for everyday actions. Not confused with 'well' (adverb or noun).

Frases de Exemplo

Tears were welling in her eyes.

basic

Water is welling up from the ground.

basic

Anger kept welling inside him.

basic

She felt a laugh welling up unexpectedly.

natural

Memories came welling back as he looked at the photo.

natural

A feeling of pride started welling inside him during the ceremony.

natural