spill out
verb
Simple meaning
To exit in large quantities.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
spilowtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈspɪˈlaʊt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
intransitivesaid of people
To exit (outside) in large quantities
intransitivesaid of emotions or feelings
To be released without constraint
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spill, out.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (intransitive, said of people) to exit (outside) in large quantities
Used this way, spill out is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Rich and abundant
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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