adjective Uncommon

bursting

BURS-tihng

Bursting (adjective) means so full of something that it seems ready to burst. Example: “The suitcase was bursting with clothes.”

adjective

So full of something that it seems ready to burst.

"The suitcase was bursting with clothes."

Extremely eager or excited to do something.

"She was bursting to share the good news."

How to Use Bursting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOverflowing or extremely full — used both literally (a bag bursting with shopping) and figuratively (bursting with pride, bursting to tell someone something).

Common pairings

bursting with pride bursting at the seams bursting to tell

Word Forms

more bursting comparative, burstings plural, most bursting superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bursting” mean?

The word “bursting” means so full of something that it seems ready to burst. In plain terms, overflowing or extremely full — used both literally (a bag bursting with shopping) and figuratively (bursting with pride, bursting to tell someone something).

How do you pronounce “bursting”?

“Bursting” is pronounced BURS-tihng (/ˈbɝstɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bursting” in a sentence?

Here is “bursting” used in a sentence: “The suitcase was bursting with clothes.”

What is another word for “bursting”?

Words with a similar meaning to “bursting” include busting.

What part of speech is “bursting”?

“Bursting” is an adjective.

Is “bursting” a common word?

“Bursting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bursting” have?

“Bursting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so full of something that it seems ready to burst.

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