If you say that someone is bursting with a feeling or quality, you mean that they have a great deal of it.

The meaning of BURST is to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within. How to use burst in a sentence.

to (cause to) break, or fly apart suddenly: [no object] The balloon burst. [~ + object] The cold weather burst the pipes. to come forth suddenly and with force or impact:[no object] The police burst into the …

To give sudden utterance or expression: burst out laughing; burst into tears. 1. To cause to burst: burst the balloon. See Synonyms at break. 2. To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) …

Jan 2, 2025 · Adjective bursting (comparative more bursting, superlative most bursting) Very eager (to do something).

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun bursting, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Bursting means suddenly breaking open or apart due to pressure, often releasing contents forcefully. It can also describe being full to the point of overflowing, like a bursting balloon or a bursting bag.

Bursting definition: (often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.

bursting definition: full to the point of breaking open. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "bursting with", "bursting …

be bursting/bulging at the seams (informal) to be very full, especially of people Los Angeles is bursting at the seams with would-be actors. The film is bursting at the seams with good performances.