Synonyms for

Flowering

Verb / ˈflaʊɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for flowering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

producing flowers; having or showing a period of flowering

Synonyms & similar words

efflorescence inflorescence blossom flowerless blossoming flower unfolding florescence bloom anthesis blooming blossoming flourishing thriving burgeoning inflorescent efflorescent flowered full-bloomed budded blossomed bloomed floral flowery blossomy lush verdant green luxuriant productive

Synonyms by register

Formal

blooming flourishing developing maturing

Informal

blooming kicking thriving popping

Literary

efflorescent blossoming vernal

Antonyms

dormant barren unproductive fallow sterile unblooming

Common collocations

  • flowering plant
  • flowering stage
  • flowering tree
  • flowering shrub
  • flowering period
  • flowering time
  • flowering cactus

Word family

noun flower
verb flower
adjective flowery

Usage note

Primarily used to describe plants in the process of producing flowers. Can also be used metaphorically for development or flourishing.

Example sentences

  1. The flowering plants were attracting lots of bees.
  2. The flowering of the trees signaled the start of spring.
  3. The garden was filled with a variety of flowering plants.
  4. The flowering shrubs were in full bloom.
  5. The flowering cherry tree was a beautiful sight.

Quotes

  • A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.
  • Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you.
  • Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same.

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