Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/

Definitions of bursting

verb the action of breaking open or apart suddenly and violently

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon was bursting with air.

A2 She was bursting with excitement when she heard the news.

B1 The dam burst after days of heavy rain, causing a flood.

B2 The singer's voice was bursting with emotion during the performance.

C1 The market was bursting with activity as vendors sold their goods.

C2 The volcano burst with a deafening roar, sending ash and lava into the sky.

adjective describing something that is in the act of bursting or about to burst

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon was bursting with air.

A2 The suitcase was bursting with clothes.

B1 The market was bursting with fresh produce.

B2 The concert hall was bursting with excited fans.

C1 The city streets were bursting with energy during the festival.

C2 The art gallery was bursting with creativity and innovation.

Examples of bursting in a Sentence

formal The bursting of the housing bubble led to a financial crisis.

informal I can't believe how bursting my schedule is this week.

slang Her new song is bursting with catchy beats.

figurative His heart was bursting with joy when he saw his family after a long time.

Grammatical Forms of bursting

past tense

burst

plural

bursting

comparative

more bursting

superlative

most bursting

present tense

bursts

future tense

will burst

perfect tense

has burst

continuous tense

is bursting

singular

bursting

positive degree

bursting

infinitive

to burst

gerund

bursting

participle

bursting

Origin and Evolution of bursting

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bursting' originated from the Old English word 'berstan' which meant to break open or explode.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bursting' has retained its original meaning of forcefully breaking open or exploding, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe a sudden and rapid release of energy or emotion.