Basic Details
Word: Outburst
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sudden release of strong feelings, often in a loud or dramatic way.
Synonyms: Eruption, explosion, burst
Antonyms: Calmness, restraint, silence
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of the blue: Something that happens unexpectedly. Example: "The news of her promotion came out of the blue, and she was thrilled."
- Let it all out: To express one's feelings openly and freely. Example: "He finally decided to let it all out and shared his worries with his friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the meeting, John had an outburst of laughter when he heard a funny joke.
Example 2: The child's emotional outburst surprised everyone in the classroom during storytime.
Example 3: After holding in his frustration for weeks, he finally had an outburst and expressed his true feelings.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "outburst" has roots in the early 16th century? It comes from the words "out" meaning to go beyond and "burst" meaning to break open, reflecting the idea of feelings breaking free unexpectedly.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes the most beautiful things in the world come from an outburst of emotions." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "outburst" mean?
a) A quiet conversation
b) A sudden expression of strong feelings
c) A planned event
d) A series of jokes
Answer: b) A sudden expression of strong feelings
2. Which of these is a synonym of "outburst"?
a) Silence
b) Eruption
c) Calm
d) Whisper
Answer: b) Eruption
3. Which is an antonym of "outburst"?
a) Anger
b) Calmness
c) Excitement
d) Surprise
Answer: b) Calmness
4. Which sentence uses "outburst" correctly?
a) Her outburst of joy was unexpected during the quiet event.
b) He had an outburst while he was studying quietly.
c) Everyone loved the outburst during the concert.
d) The outburst of rain made everyone happy.
Answer: a) Her outburst of joy was unexpected during the quiet event.
5. What does the idiom "let it all out" mean?
a) To hide feelings
b) To express feelings openly
c) To put things away
d) To calm down
Answer: b) To express feelings openly
