Groundswell Definition

groundswĕl
noun
A sudden gathering of force, as of public opinion.
A groundswell of antiwar sentiment.
American Heritage
A violent swelling or rolling of the ocean, caused by a distant storm or earthquake.
Webster's New World
A rapidly growing wave of popular sentiment or opinion.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Groundswell

Noun

Singular:
groundswell
Plural:
groundswells

Origin of Groundswell

Groundswell Sentence Examples

  • The recent groundswell of negative feeling against ticket touts has prompted the Government to consider further legislation to combat ticket touting.

  • At the moment, I detect no groundswell whatsoever for change in the electoral system.

  • Campaign results The campaign created a huge groundswell of awareness.

  • In the last week we have seen a groundswell of support.

  • Say that continued publicity will ensure a growing groundswell of votes against them at the next election.

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With G11 Letter Words Ending With L