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Meaning of blurted
The primary meaning of the word "blurted" is to utter or express something suddenly or involuntarily.
Etymology of blurted
The word "blurted" has its origins in the mid-16th century, derived from the verb "blurt", which is likely an alteration of the word "bleat", possibly influenced by "blare" or "blast"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of speaking or uttering something suddenly, impulsively, or without thinking, often with connotations of lack of restraint or impulsivity
Synonyms
uttered
spoken
said
exclaimed
declared
announced
proclaimed
stated
expressed
voiced
revealed
disclosed
confessed
admitted
acknowledged
mentioned
referenced
cited
quoted
whispered
murmured
mumbled
spluttered
stuttered
spilled
blabbed
gushed
poured
erupted
burst
exploded
discharged
emitted
articulated
enunciated
pronounced
voiced
conveyed
communicated
imparted
revealed
unveiled
exposed
betrayed
let slip
slipped out
let loose
loosened
opened up
came out with
gave away
gave out
let on
let out
spilled the beans
Definitions
- To utter or express something suddenly or involuntarily, especially because one is unable to keep it secret or concealed
- * To speak or say something suddenly, impulsively, or without thinking
Usage Examples
- She blurted out the secret before she could stop herself
- * He blurted out an apology as soon as he realized his mistake
- * The child blurted out the answer to the question before the teacher could finish asking it
Antonyms
concealed
hidden
secretive
silent
quiet
restrained
reserved
discreet
tactful
diplomatic
cautious
careful
thoughtful
deliberate
considered
intentional
voluntary
planned
premeditated
calculated
controlled
suppressed
stifled
muted
muffled
subdued
restrained
held back
kept back
withheld
unspoken
unexpressed
unuttered
unvoiced