Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

welling

verb (present participle of ‘well’)
/ˈwɛlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of rising or overflowing, often used to describe emotions or liquids.
Examples
  • The tears were welling up in her eyes as she listened to the sad story.
  • The river was welling over its banks after the heavy rain.
  • His excitement was welling inside him as he awaited the announcement.
Meaning
Welling refers to the process where something rises to the surface, typically in a physical or emotional context.
Synonyms
  • rising
  • overflowing
  • surging
  • flooding
  • gushing