Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spouted
verb
/spaʊtɪd/
Definition
The past tense of ‘spout’, meaning to discharge or emit liquid in a forceful or sudden manner.
Examples
- The whale spouted water high into the air.
- The fountain spouted a dazzling display of colors during the festival.
- As he spoke, he spouted opinions on every subject.
Meaning
To spout means to send forth liquid in a stream or to talk in a verbose or energetic manner.
Synonyms
- gushed
- ejected
- discharged
- expelled
- spilled
