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outpouring

outpouring

42 4.2
A sudden large flow, for example of water, or a strong expression of feeling
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌpɔrɪŋ/
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  • The Jewish community's response was manifested by an outpouring of organizational effort and financial support.
  • an outpouring of support
  • an outpouring of grief
  • emotional outpouring

And the the outpouring of love, I can't even explain it.

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Examples

  • And you can see that in the outpouring of sympathy from her fans during the funeral.

  • There's an enormous outpouring of tears over the death of this man.

  • And the outpouring of generosity has been something quite beautiful to watch.

  • I had an outpouring of incredible support from other people who I'd never met, which meant a great deal to me.

  • There has been a tremendous outpouring of Christian love and support.

  • Bob, I'm touched by your outpouring of emotion.

  • When we first reported on John's story, we got such an outpouring of care and concern from the community.

  • So there's an outpouring of grief and compassion.

  • TV stations provided call-in lines and panel discussions to respond to the emotional outpouring after the broadcast.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The sudden outpouring of sympathy from the community touched her heart deeply.

Synonyms

outburst
vsoutpouring
83 3.9

A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter

is wider, covering strong flows as well as smaller sudden eruptions
flood
vsoutpouring
75 2.4

A very large number of things that arrive suddenly

is similar but also applies to single strong emotional or liquid flows
barrage
vsoutpouring
35 6.8

A large fast stream of questions, messages or criticism sent to someone

is broader, covering both emotional and physical sudden outflows
run
vsoutpouring
28 4.4

A flow of liquid pouring out from a place

is broader, applying to both continuous pours and sudden large expressions
discharge
vsoutpouring
27 4.4

Liquid or other matter that comes out of something, often as waste

is broader, including sudden large expressions of feeling as well as material
overflow
vsoutpouring
21 3.2

An event when water or other things flow over the edge of a container

is wider, also referring to sudden large expressions rather than only spills
outflow
vsoutpouring
  • Specialized
13 4.6

Movement of water, gas or money out of a place

is more specific to physical movement, not emotional expressions
onslaught
vsoutpouring
12 7.9

A sudden large flow of questions or complaints

includes sudden large flows but not only fast continuous communications
gush
vsoutpouring
6 4.3

A sudden strong flow of liquid from a cut or pipe

covers sudden large flows broadly, not only forceful physical bursts
bombardment
vsoutpouring
3 6.1

Many questions or messages sent quickly and repeatedly to someone

is not limited to communication and also covers physical flows
effusion
vsoutpouring
1 7.9

A strong, open expression of feelings

is broader, applying to both emotional and physical sudden flows
flood of emotion
vsoutpouring
1 3.6

A sudden strong feeling that is hard to control

is more general and also covers non-emotional sudden large flows
outpour
vsoutpouring
5.7

A sudden large flow of feelings or help from many people

is the more general label for a sudden large flow or expression
effusion of tears
vsoutpouring
7.7

Tears that suddenly flow because of a strong feeling

is more general, covering tears and other sudden large expressions
effusion of joy
vsoutpouring
7.3

A sudden strong burst of joy that people feel or show

is broader, applying to many types of sudden large expressions
ebullition
vsoutpouring
  • Formal
9.9

A sudden strong show of feeling, for example loud joy or anger

is broader, used for both intense emotional and material flows

Antonyms

70 3.4

To flow slowly in drops or a thin stream

4 3.1

A small slow flow of liquid in drops

How Much

flood
75 2.4
outpouring
42 4.2
stream
150 1.0
flow
307 2.3
to trickle
70 3.4

Surface Forms

outpouring singular
outpourings plural

Morphology

outpouring = outpour (transparent) = out + pour + ing

The meaning of 'outpouring' is clearly derived from 'outpour' with the suffix 'ing' indicating action.

Etymology

Outpouring is simply out + pour, with out meaning 'out' and pour meaning 'to flow or spill'. So imagine pouring water out of a cup — a sudden, big flow — and you can see why an outpouring means a large flow or a strong 'expression' of feeling, help, or support.