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BURBLING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does burbling mean?
• BURBLING (adjective)
The adjective BURBLING has 1 sense:
1. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
Familiarity information: BURBLING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
Synonyms:
burbling; burbly; effusive; gushing
Context example:
a novel told in burbly panting tones
Similar:
lively (full of life and energy)
Context examples
The gentle burbling of a brook, or the sound of the wind in the trees can physically change our mind and bodily systems, helping us to relax.
(Sound of Nature Helps Us Relax, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
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