Erupting Meaning in English

word · lemma: erupt

US

ˌiˈɹəptɪŋ/, /ˌɪˈɹəptɪŋ

ee-RUHP-ting

UK

ɪɹˈʌptɪŋ

ih-RUPT-ing

Definition

Happening when something bursts out suddenly, like lava from a volcano or emotions suddenly being expressed with force.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for volcanoes ('an erupting volcano'), but also for anything suddenly bursting out, like 'erupting in laughter' or 'erupting with anger.' More dramatic than just 'starting.' Not used for small things or calm situations.

• Spanish: erupcionando - estallando (sentimiento)
• Portuguese (BR): entrando em erupção - explodindo (sentimento)
• Portuguese (PT): em erupção - explodindo (sentimento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 喷发 - 爆发（情感）
• Chinese (Traditional): 噴發 - 爆發（情感）
• Hindi: फूट रहा है - विस्फोटित (भावना)
• Arabic: ينفجر - يثور (بركان-مشاعر)
• Bengali: উত্তাল হচ্ছে - বিস্ফোরিত হচ্ছে
• Russian: извергается
• Japanese: 噴火している - 噴き出している
• Vietnamese: phun trào - bùng nổ
• Korean: 분출하고 있는
• Turkish: patlayan - fışkıran
• Urdu: اُبل پڑنا - پھوٹ پڑنا
• Indonesian: meletus - memuntahkan

Example Sentences

The volcano is erupting again.

basic

Hot lava is erupting from the mountain.

basic

People ran away when they saw the mountain erupting.

basic

He suddenly started erupting with laughter during the meeting.

natural

My phone started erupting with messages after the news.

natural

Anger was erupting inside her, but she stayed quiet.

natural