ebullitions

/ɪˈbʌlɪʃənz/

NOUN

1. The act or process of boiling

The process of a liquid boiling, producing bubbles as it reaches its boiling point.

NOUN

2. Sudden emotional outbursts

Sudden and intense expressions of emotion, excitement, anger, or enthusiasm.

2.1. Sudden expressions of strong emotion

Abrupt and intense displays of feelings such as anger, excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.

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  • The novel captures the protagonist's emotional ebullitions as she navigates through life's challenges.
  • The political climate was marked by frequent ebullitions of unrest and protest.
  • In the midst of chaos, the leader maintained a calm demeanor, defusing potential ebullitions of conflict.

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2.2. Sudden outbursts of anger

Intense and often uncontrolled expressions of anger, rage, or indignation.

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  • His frequent ebullitions of anger made it difficult for colleagues to work with him.

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2.3. Intense excitement or ecstatic enthusiasm

Sudden or powerful expressions of joy, enthusiasm, or emotional excitement.

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  • The performance was punctuated by dramatic ebullitions of energy, captivating the audience from start to finish.
  • The crowd's ebullitions of joy followed the announcement of the victory.

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2.4. Sudden surges or eruptions of activity

Abrupt and powerful increases or releases of activity, energy, or collective unrest.

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  • surges
  • eruptions
  • explosions
  • storms
  • gushes
  • gusts

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Examples

  • The region experienced repeated ebullitions of public unrest during the political crisis.

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  • upheavals
  • uproars
  • tumults
  • commotions
  • upheaval