Outpouring
noun
An act of expressing an emotion or feeling in a lot or in a powerful way.
After the tragedy, there was an outpouring of sympathy from the community.
Often appears as...
- outpouring of support
- outpouring of love
noun
Something that pours out in a rapid flow.
An outpouring of lava from the volcanic eruption.
Often appears as...
- outpouring of lava
- outpouring of water
noun
An expression spoken or written in a very passionate and intense way.
He wrote her a letter which was an outpouring of his deep love for her.
Often appears as...
- outpouring of feelings
- outpouring of thoughts
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Literary
noun
An act of expressing an emotion or feeling in a lot or in a powerful way.
After the tragedy, there was an outpouring of sympathy from the community.
Often appears as...
- outpouring of support
- outpouring of love
noun
Something that pours out in a rapid flow.
An outpouring of lava from the volcanic eruption.
Often appears as...
- outpouring of lava
- outpouring of water
noun
An expression spoken or written in a very passionate and intense way.
He wrote her a letter which was an outpouring of his deep love for her.
Often appears as...
- outpouring of feelings
- outpouring of thoughts
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Use 'outpouring' to depict strong heartfelt reactions that are often public or shared.
The award winner's speech triggered an outpouring of admiration.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Response
'Outpouring' often implies a communal response where many people are expressing the same feeling together.
The community's outpouring of grief united everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden and Vast
'Outpouring' suggests a sudden and immense display of emotion, rather than a slow build-up.
News of the verdict brought an outpouring of joy across the city.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Use 'outpouring' to depict strong heartfelt reactions that are often public or shared.
The award winner's speech triggered an outpouring of admiration.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Response
'Outpouring' often implies a communal response where many people are expressing the same feeling together.
The community's outpouring of grief united everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden and Vast
'Outpouring' suggests a sudden and immense display of emotion, rather than a slow build-up.
News of the verdict brought an outpouring of joy across the city.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Use 'outpouring' to depict strong heartfelt reactions that are often public or shared.
The award winner's speech triggered an outpouring of admiration.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Response
'Outpouring' often implies a communal response where many people are expressing the same feeling together.
The community's outpouring of grief united everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden and Vast
'Outpouring' suggests a sudden and immense display of emotion, rather than a slow build-up.
News of the verdict brought an outpouring of joy across the city.
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Bruce Aylward: Humanity...
looked at the situation, declared an international emergency. And in doing so, the expectation would be that there would be a huge outpouring of international assistance to help these countries which were in so much trouble and concern at that time. But what we saw was something very different.
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James Rhee: The value of...
And the outpouring was just amazing. We saw real friendships that have been developed over those 20 years play out right in front of us. And our newly installed e-com platform? We operated it in a way that accentuated that and connected people, rather than diminishing humanity.
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Travelers of the Year PIPE...
well he he brought back a lot of love I felt like I was like a roadie for you know a rock star it was so loved every school he went to um you know he was shocked the Colorado had so many wide open spaces but I think he was kind of just amazed at the outpouring of love
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How architecture helped...
and then the outpouring of emotion, and then somehow it gets shaped into something. And I'm saying, well, the passion's still there, but the vessel that it's going to be injected into and poured into, that is instinctively and intuitively
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Boyd Varty: What I...
And that outpouring of emotion from people on our safari trucks as they saw her, it was this sense of kinship. And it reminded me that even people who grow up in cities feel a natural connection with the natural world and with animals.
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What COVID-19 means for...
as well as distributing stimulus checks. It has enabled an outpouring of generosity online as well. The trend towards digital payments, or what we might now want to think of as "contactless payments," has massively accelerated,
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Why civilians suffer...
the outpouring of international aid was phenomenal. But did you know that only two percent of that funding went to rebuild Haitian public institutions, including its health sector? From that perspective,
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How architecture helped...
passion and the joy is still there this is a reverse view of things from the kind of traditional romantic view the romantic view is that first comes the passion and then the outpouring of
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The dark side of...
thousands upon thousands of boxes of games school supplies and toys and clothing that's an amazing outpouring of love and respect but the logistical challenge
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The case for anonymity...
This young man posted a video of him abusing his cat on YouTube. And, you know, this didn't sit well with people, and so there was this outpouring of support
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Bruce Aylward: Humanity...
looked at the situation, declared an international emergency. And in doing so, the expectation would be that there would be a huge outpouring of international assistance to help these countries which were in so much trouble and concern at that time. But what we saw was something very different.
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James Rhee: The value of...
And the outpouring was just amazing. We saw real friendships that have been developed over those 20 years play out right in front of us. And our newly installed e-com platform? We operated it in a way that accentuated that and connected people, rather than diminishing humanity.
Video examples
Travelers of the Year PIPE...
well he he brought back a lot of love I felt like I was like a roadie for you know a rock star it was so loved every school he went to um you know he was shocked the Colorado had so many wide open spaces but I think he was kind of just amazed at the outpouring of love
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How architecture helped...
and then the outpouring of emotion, and then somehow it gets shaped into something. And I'm saying, well, the passion's still there, but the vessel that it's going to be injected into and poured into, that is instinctively and intuitively
Video examples
Boyd Varty: What I...
And that outpouring of emotion from people on our safari trucks as they saw her, it was this sense of kinship. And it reminded me that even people who grow up in cities feel a natural connection with the natural world and with animals.
Video examples
What COVID-19 means for...
as well as distributing stimulus checks. It has enabled an outpouring of generosity online as well. The trend towards digital payments, or what we might now want to think of as "contactless payments," has massively accelerated,
Video examples
Why civilians suffer...
the outpouring of international aid was phenomenal. But did you know that only two percent of that funding went to rebuild Haitian public institutions, including its health sector? From that perspective,
Video examples
How architecture helped...
passion and the joy is still there this is a reverse view of things from the kind of traditional romantic view the romantic view is that first comes the passion and then the outpouring of
Video examples
The dark side of...
thousands upon thousands of boxes of games school supplies and toys and clothing that's an amazing outpouring of love and respect but the logistical challenge
Video examples
The case for anonymity...
This young man posted a video of him abusing his cat on YouTube. And, you know, this didn't sit well with people, and so there was this outpouring of support
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Miriam Toews
Canadian Writer
Writing helps me to create order out of chaos and make sense of things. It helps me to understand what I've experienced, what I've felt and seen, so it becomes a little easier to handle. On the other hand, I don't want it to be just a cathartic experience, an outpouring of grief or whatever it is.
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Xenophon
Greek Soldier
Socrates gave a lifetime to the outpouring of his substance in the shape of the greatest benefits bestowed on all who cared to receive them. In other words, he made those who lived in his society better men and sent them on their way rejoicing.
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Daisaku Ikeda
Japanese Writer
Poems and songs penned as an unstoppable outpouring of the heart take on a life of their own. They transcend the limits of nationality and time as they pass from person to person, from one heart to another.
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Kim Harrison
American Author
I love the power of the musician who composes and performs. I envy their ability to put a nugget of truth in three minutes of sweat and emotional outpouring, colored entirely from their thoughts.
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Giuliana Rancic
American Journalist
When I went public with my breast cancer diagnosis six weeks ago, the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers and support really helped me heal faster. I want to make sure to thank everyone.
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Bruce Jackson
Public Servant
First, those images help us understand the general and specific magnitude of disaster caused by the tsunami. The huge outpouring of aid would not have happened without those images.
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Christina Milian
American Musician
My favorite thing about motherhood is the outpouring of love that is non-judgmental and beautiful. My daughter just makes me happy, and she motivates me to be a kid again.
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Alice Barrett
American Actress
When I left the show, the fans were so amazing in terms of the outpouring of support and continued support all that time whatever ways they could be in touch with me.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
The outpouring of support from millions of people in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has been impressive.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
The outpouring of Christ's blood is the source of the church's life.
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Miriam Toews
Canadian Writer
Writing helps me to create order out of chaos and make sense of things. It helps me to understand what I've experienced, what I've felt and seen, so it becomes a little easier to handle. On the other hand, I don't want it to be just a cathartic experience, an outpouring of grief or whatever it is.
Quote examples
Xenophon
Greek Soldier
Socrates gave a lifetime to the outpouring of his substance in the shape of the greatest benefits bestowed on all who cared to receive them. In other words, he made those who lived in his society better men and sent them on their way rejoicing.
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Daisaku Ikeda
Japanese Writer
Poems and songs penned as an unstoppable outpouring of the heart take on a life of their own. They transcend the limits of nationality and time as they pass from person to person, from one heart to another.
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Kim Harrison
American Author
I love the power of the musician who composes and performs. I envy their ability to put a nugget of truth in three minutes of sweat and emotional outpouring, colored entirely from their thoughts.
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Giuliana Rancic
American Journalist
When I went public with my breast cancer diagnosis six weeks ago, the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers and support really helped me heal faster. I want to make sure to thank everyone.
Quote examples
Bruce Jackson
Public Servant
First, those images help us understand the general and specific magnitude of disaster caused by the tsunami. The huge outpouring of aid would not have happened without those images.
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Christina Milian
American Musician
My favorite thing about motherhood is the outpouring of love that is non-judgmental and beautiful. My daughter just makes me happy, and she motivates me to be a kid again.
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Alice Barrett
American Actress
When I left the show, the fans were so amazing in terms of the outpouring of support and continued support all that time whatever ways they could be in touch with me.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
The outpouring of support from millions of people in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has been impressive.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
The outpouring of Christ's blood is the source of the church's life.
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