Outpouring

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈpɔrɪŋ/

Definitions of outpouring

noun a sudden and abundant flow or emission of something

Example Sentences

A1 There was an outpouring of support from the community after the natural disaster.

A2 The outpouring of emotions at the funeral was overwhelming.

B1 The artist's latest exhibit received an outpouring of positive reviews from critics.

B2 The outpouring of donations for the charity exceeded all expectations.

C1 The politician's speech sparked an outpouring of debate and discussion among the public.

C2 The outpouring of creativity in the music industry during that time period was truly remarkable.

Examples of outpouring in a Sentence

formal The outpouring of support from the community was truly heartwarming.

informal There was a huge outpouring of emotions at the concert last night.

slang I couldn't believe the outpouring of love I received on my birthday.

figurative The artist's outpouring of creativity knew no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of outpouring

• past tense: outpoured
• plural: outpourings
• comparative: more outpouring
• superlative: most outpouring
• present tense: outpours
• future tense: will outpour
• perfect tense: have outpoured
• continuous tense: is outpouring
• singular: outpouring
• positive degree: outpouring
• infinitive: to outpour
• gerund: outpouring
• participle: outpoured

Origin and Evolution of outpouring

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outpouring' originated from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond' and the noun 'pouring' which comes from the Old French word 'puerer' meaning 'to pour'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of pouring something out, 'outpouring' has evolved to also refer to a sudden and abundant flow or release of something, such as emotions or support.