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BILLOWING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word billowing. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word billowing. (close relations)
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bubbling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

• marked by high spirits or excitement

churning
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation

• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

foaming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

• producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease

heaving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• breathing heavily (as after exertion)

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

rippling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

rolling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

• the act of robbing a helpless person

• propelling something on wheels

adjective satellite

• uttered with a trill

stormy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

adjective satellite

• characterized by violent emotions or behavior

surging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by great swelling waves or surges

swelling
nounn
noun

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

• the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

turbulent
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

undulating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a wavy margin and rippled surface

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• occur in soft rounded shapes

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• increase and decrease in volume or pitch, as if in waves

surge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden forceful flow

• a sudden or abrupt strong increase

• a large sea wave

verb

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• rise rapidly

• rise or move forward

• rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave

• see one's performance improve

balloon
verb, nounv, n
noun

• large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

• small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck

verb

• ride in a hot-air balloon

• become inflated

heave
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• (geology) a horizontal dislocation

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

• the act of raising something

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

verb

• utter a sound, as with obvious effort

• throw with great effort

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• lift or elevate

• move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

inflate
verbv
verb

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

• increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

• become inflated

wallow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a puddle where animals go to wallow

• an indolent or clumsy rolling about

verb

• devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

• roll around

• rise up as if in waves

• be ecstatic with joy

• delight greatly in

Best Hypernyms For BILLOWING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for billowing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
expand go inflate locomote move soar surge travel wave zoom
Phrases (4)
blow upmoving ridgesoar upsoar upwards

Alternatives for BUBBLING

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