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
