upswelling
- noun
- /ˈʌpˌswɛlɪŋ/
- Then an upswelling pushed her face free for another peek and a half swallow of air mixed with foam.
Examples
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There was a noticeable upswelling of water in the lake after the heavy rain.
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The upswelling of emotions made her realize how much she loved him.
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The upswelling of support for the environmental movement has been inspiring to see.
Synonyms
47
2.4
A small upward slope in land or a surface
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4.2
A sudden large flow, for example of water, or a strong expression of feeling
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6.0
An upward movement of water or gas from below to the surface
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4.8
An upward movement of air or water
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7.7
A sudden strong rise of feeling or of liquid like water
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6.8
A sudden upward movement of water that can flood land
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5.7
A sudden large flow of feelings or help from many people
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8.1
A flow that moves upward in the air or toward the start of a river
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7.8
A large flow of people, things, or feelings into a place
A sudden upward movement of water or gas from underground
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Upswelling combines up and swell, with swell meaning 'to rise'. So an upswelling is something that rises toward the surface, like cold ocean water or a feeling coming up inside you.