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Burst with joy Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɝst/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
BURST with JOY
bˈɜːst/ /wˈɪð/ /dʒˈɔɪ
BURST with JOY

Definition

To feel so much happiness that you feel like you cannot contain it; to be extremely joyful.

Usage & Nuances

Figurative and expressive, common in both formal and informal speech. Used to describe overwhelming positive emotion. Often used with subjects like people or crowds ('she burst with joy'). Not used for mild happiness.

Example Sentences

She burst with joy when she heard the good news.

basic

The children burst with joy when they saw the puppy.

basic

I burst with joy at my graduation.

basic

When his team scored, he almost burst with joy right there in the stadium.

natural

You could see that she was about to burst with joy at her surprise party.

natural

Their faces lit up, and they seemed to burst with joy as they opened the gifts.

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