Erupted Meaning in English
word · lemma: erupt
Definition
Means something suddenly exploded or burst out, like a volcano releasing lava, or a situation or feeling starting very strongly and suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with volcanoes ('the volcano erupted'), but also for sudden loud noises, emotions, conflicts ('laughter erupted', 'violence erupted'). It is formal or neutral. Figurative meaning is very common.
Spanish: entró en erupción - estalló (figurativo)Portuguese (BR): entrou em erupção - explodiu (figurado)Portuguese (PT): entrou em erupção - explodiu (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 爆发 - (火山)喷发Chinese (Traditional): 爆發 - (火山)噴發Hindi: फूट पड़ा - (ज्वालामुखी) विस्फोटित हुआArabic: ثار - اندلع (مجازي)Bengali: ফেটে পড়া - বিস্ফোরিত হওয়াRussian: извергся - вспыхнулJapanese: 噴火した - 突然起こったVietnamese: bùng nổ - phun tràoKorean: 분출했다 - 갑자기 일어났다Turkish: patladı - aniden başladıUrdu: پھٹ پڑنا - اچانک شروع ہوناIndonesian: meletus - pecah tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
The volcano erupted last night.
basic
Laughter erupted in the classroom.
basic
A fire erupted in the building.
basic
Suddenly, anger erupted between the two friends.
natural
After hours of silence, the debate erupted into a heated argument.
natural
The crowd erupted in cheers when the team scored.
natural