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welling

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Noun — The act of rising up and flowing out, the way liquid or emotion can build and spill over.

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welling up a welling of emotion tears welling in her eyes

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What does “welling” mean?

The word “welling” means the act of rising up and flowing out, the way liquid or emotion can build and spill over. In plain terms, something rising up and starting to overflow, most often used for tears or strong feelings.

How do you pronounce “welling”?

“Welling” is pronounced WEH-lihng (/ˈwɛlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “welling” in a sentence?

Here is “welling” used in a sentence: “The welling of tears in her eyes told him the news had hit harder than she let on.”

What part of speech is “welling”?

“Welling” is a noun.

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