Outburst Meaning
/ˈaʊ̯tˌbɝst/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.
verbTo burst out.
Sentence Examples
Ursula's outburst was rather unbusinesslike.
He always has an emotional outburst when arguing.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After keeping quiet for hours, his anger finally exploded in a loud ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His sudden ____ of anger shocked everyone in the meeting room and brought the discussion to a halt.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English outbersten, outbresten. Cognate with Dutch uitbarsten (“to erupt; burst out”), German ausbersten (“to burst out; erupt”). By surface analysis, out- + burst.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After keeping quiet for hours, his anger finally exploded in a loud ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His sudden ____ of anger shocked everyone in the meeting room and brought the discussion to a halt.