flood of emotion
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3.6
- noun
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avalancha de emociones
- When she heard the news, a flood of emotion rushed over her, making it difficult to speak.
- just a flood of emotion
Examples
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As I sat in my seat on the third row, overwhelmed with the sudden flood of emotions I felt, my mentor spotted me and told me to share my breakthrough—in front of everyone.
Blog text (4) -
Her breath sobbed out as she found his mouth with hers, pouring everything she was into that hot flood of emotion.
Fiction book (1999) -
But that voice, that knowing that flood of emotion made me like you say, I I just have to say it out loud.
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But that voice, that knowing that flood of emotion made me like you say, I I just have to say it out loud.
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It's so strange, but some word or some piece of junk mail can just bring in a flood of emotions.
Blog text (21) -
Believe me, there will be a flood of emotions that will paralyze you.
Blog text (26) -
JUST A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS AND, YOU KNOW, RELIEF, IN A LOT OF WAYS.
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His heart swelled with a flood of emotion when he saw his family after many years apart.
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As the movie reached its climax, the audience was swept away by a flood of emotion.
Synonyms
83
3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
57
3.5
A short, strong period of activity or feeling
42
4.2
A sudden large flow, for example of water, or a strong expression of feeling
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8.4
A very strong feeling shown in speech or action
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5.3
A sudden strong feeling such as anger or excitement
3
9.9
A sudden strong burst of feeling, for example coughing or laughter
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7.9
A strong, open expression of feelings
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7.2
A sudden strong feeling that comes up in a person
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6.9
A sudden strong increase in feeling or support
A sudden very strong feeling that you cannot control
A sudden strong show of feeling, for example loud joy or anger
A sudden short time when many strong feelings happen at once
A strong, confusing mix of very different feelings inside a person
A confusing mix of strong feelings
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'flood' (a sudden excessive influx) with 'emotion' (strong feeling) in a straightforward metaphorical image, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it means a sudden, overwhelming outpouring of feelings. This physical-to-abstract mapping (lots of X = a flood of X) is common in English and in many other languages, making the construction readily understandable.
Etymology
Flood of emotion uses the picture of a heavy flood of water suddenly pouring in and filling a room, with flood showing the fast, powerful rush and emotion meaning the feelings. That's why it means a 'sudden and overwhelming outpouring of strong feelings'.