Bursting [adjective]

Definition of Bursting:

breaking open

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Sentence/Example of Bursting:

It was a spring day, and the fat buds of the chestnuts were bursting into magnificent green plumes.

It was a few days after the bursting of this domestic thunder-cloud, that Gilbert and Dorothy were thrown alone together.

The conversation was here cut short by the bursting on their ears of a sudden noise at some distance.

It was almost impossible for him to keep from bursting into tears, though he was a brave, strong man.

The Seneschal blew out his cheeks almost to bursting point, then wagged his head and smiled wistfully.

The firing proceeded, while Fetherston, his ears dulled by the constant roar, watched the bursting shells with interest.

Christendom looked astounded upon the spectacle of a barbarian invasion bursting forth from the cellars and garrets of Paris.

She always seemed to be fairly bursting with youthful energy, and no bird could rival her buoyancy.

The red ones were huge, bursting with juice, and the trees were laden full with the luscious fruit.

Then he handed the bursting envelope of notices to Diotti, who listlessly put them on the table at his side.