uncorked
Ready to pour
Uncorked describes a bottle that has had its cork removed, especially wine: We uncorked a nice Bordeaux.
Figuratively, to uncork something is to release what's been held back: The slugger uncorked a massive swing.
She finally uncorked her frustrations.
In sports, uncorked often describes a powerful throw or swing that's been unleashed.
Quality from past eras
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
merlot · cabernet · pinot · sommelier · vineyard · decant · aroma · oakiness
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- popFizzy drink, regionally
- festiveCheerfully celebratory
- partyGathering for celebration
champagne · bubbly · sparkling · anniversary · gala · revelry · soiree · banquet
Released from confinement
- freedReleased from confinement
- unrestrainedNot held back
- unbridledWithout any restraint
- uninhibitedFree from self-censorship
unfettered · unbound · let loose · burst forth · gushing · overflow · eruption · outpouring
Out in open
- disclosedMade previously hidden known
- unveiledRevealed after concealment
- divulgedRevealed secret information
- discoveredFound something previously unknown
unearthed · unmasked · confession · secret · revelation · brought to light · leak · truth
vintage
Quality from past eras
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
chardonnay · merlot · cabernet · pinot · sommelier · vineyard · decant · aroma · oakiness · acidity
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
party · champagne · bubbly · sparkling · anniversary · gala · revelry · soiree · banquet · commemoration
unleashed
Released from confinement
- freedReleased from confinement
- unrestrainedNot held back
- unbridledWithout any restraint
uninhibited · unfettered · unbound · let loose · burst forth · gushing · overflow · eruption · outpouring · effusive
exposed
Out in open
- disclosedMade previously hidden known
- unveiledRevealed after concealment
- divulgedRevealed secret information
discovered · unearthed · unmasked · confession · secret · revelation · brought to light · leak · truth · admission
- fastening statesfastened, unfastened, locked, unlocked, latched