Synonyms for

Blooming

Verb / ˈblu:mɪŋ / Another word for blooming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

beginning to flower or grow; developing quickly and successfully

Synonyms & similar words

flaming blossom blinking flower crashing bally fucking bloom bloody blossoming flourishing burgeoning growing developing prosperous thriving budding sprouting emerging expanding progressing maturing ripening thriving flourishing prospering successful productive fruitful

Synonyms by register

Formal

flourishing developing maturing burgeoning

Informal

sprouting opening up coming into its own

Literary

efflorescent unfurling blossoming

Antonyms

wilting dying fading withering decaying dormant

Common collocations

  • in full bloom
  • spring blooming
  • summer blooming
  • late blooming
  • early blooming
  • blooming profusely
  • blooming season

Word family

noun bloom
verb bloom
adjective blooming

Usage note

While 'blooming' most commonly refers to flowers opening, it can also be used metaphorically to describe something developing or flourishing. It is generally a positive term.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers are blooming in the garden.
  2. The business is blooming and making lots of money.
  3. The little plant is blooming and growing very quickly.
  4. The artist's career is blooming and he is getting lots of recognition.
  5. The city is blooming and attracting more tourists every year.

Quotes

  • The Earth laughs in flowers.
  • And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom.
  • The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.

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