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bursting point

noun

  1. the point at which normal capacity is exceeded.
  2. a stage of emotion at which self-control is lost.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bursting point1

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

The room quickly filled to a bursting point with editors and fans streaming in from the rain.

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

Then the vast energies of the "south" would rise to bursting-point and a "through blizzard" would be the result.

Whether its demonstration be of a laudatory or a condemnatory nature, the steam is sure to be put on to bursting point.

A great sweeping wave of emotion charged over me, swelling all my veins to the bursting point.

This succession of triumphs swelled his head nearly to the bursting point, and his boasting passed all bounds.

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