How do you pronounce paroxysm?

paroxysm is pronounced as /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/.

⚡paroxysm

noun

/ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

outburst, convulsion, spasm, fit, eruption

calm, peace, composure

paroxysm of anger, paroxysm of rage, paroxysm of laughter

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

a state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.