Upswell

/ˈʌpswelɪŋ/
noun

A surge or sudden increase or rise in something.

There was an upswell of public support for the political candidate.
Visual representation of "upswell" - A surge or sudden increase or rise in something

Often appears as...

  • upswell of support
  • upswell in interest
verb

To rise or increase suddenly or rapidly.

The crowd's excitement upswelled when the band took the stage.
Visual representation of "upswell" - To rise or increase suddenly or rapidly

Often appears as...

  • crowd upswelled
  • emotions upswelled
noun

A surge or sudden increase or rise in something.

There was an upswell of public support for the political candidate.
Visual representation of "upswell" - A surge or sudden increase or rise in something

Often appears as...

  • upswell of support
  • upswell in interest
verb

To rise or increase suddenly or rapidly.

The crowd's excitement upswelled when the band took the stage.
Visual representation of "upswell" - To rise or increase suddenly or rapidly

Often appears as...

  • crowd upswelled
  • emotions upswelled
Definition 1 of 2
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Context Matters

Use 'upswell' when discussing topics that can metaphorically swell like emotions or support, not physical objects.

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The charity experienced an upswell of donations after the viral campaign.
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Intensity Increase

'Upswell' indicates a powerful or strong increase that is often unexpected or rapid.

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After the speech, there was an upswell in civic engagement.
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Emotionally Charged

Using 'upswell' can often imply an emotional context and resonate with listeners.

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
There was an upswell of pride among the athletes after the victory.
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Context Matters

Use 'upswell' when discussing topics that can metaphorically swell like emotions or support, not physical objects.

Illustration for Context Matters
The charity experienced an upswell of donations after the viral campaign.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intensity Increase

'Upswell' indicates a powerful or strong increase that is often unexpected or rapid.

Illustration for Intensity Increase
After the speech, there was an upswell in civic engagement.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotionally Charged

Using 'upswell' can often imply an emotional context and resonate with listeners.

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
There was an upswell of pride among the athletes after the victory.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Matters

Use 'upswell' when discussing topics that can metaphorically swell like emotions or support, not physical objects.

Illustration for Context Matters
The charity experienced an upswell of donations after the viral campaign.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intensity Increase

'Upswell' indicates a powerful or strong increase that is often unexpected or rapid.

Illustration for Intensity Increase
After the speech, there was an upswell in civic engagement.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotionally Charged

Using 'upswell' can often imply an emotional context and resonate with listeners.

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
There was an upswell of pride among the athletes after the victory.
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