Outburst meaning

What does “outburst” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“outburst” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an unrestrained expression of emotion.

outburst

noun

  1. an unrestrained expression of emotion

  2. a sudden intense happening

    “an outburst of heavy rain”

    “a burst of lightning”

  3. a sudden violent disturbance

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University