blooming

verb
UK: /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
US: /ˈbluːmɪŋ/

  1. Producing flowers

    1. The roses are blooming now. [ ] [ ]
    2. My garden is blooming beautifully this spring, with so many vibrant colors. [ ] [ ]

  2. Looking healthy and attractive

    1. She is blooming with health. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a relaxing vacation, she returned looking blooming and refreshed. [ ] [ ]

  3. Developing successfully and rapidly

    1. Her career is really blooming. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local arts scene is blooming, with new galleries opening every month. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flourishing thriving vibrant healthy
blooming adjective

  1. Producing flowers

    1. Look at the blooming flowers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The blooming cherry trees announce the arrival of spring each year. [ ] [ ]

  2. Looking healthy and attractive

    1. She has a blooming complexion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The blooming young actress is quickly becoming a star in Hollywood. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express anger or annoyance

    1. This blooming car won't start! [ ] [ ]
    2. I can't believe I forgot my keys; this blooming always happens to me. [ ] [ ]
blooming adverb

  1. Used as an intensifier to express anger or annoyance

    1. That's blooming ridiculous! [ ] [ ]
    2. It's blooming freezing outside, I forgot my gloves at home again. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blooming" in English means: Producing flowers, Looking healthy and attractive, Developing successfully and rapidly.

The phonetic transcription of "blooming" is /ˈbluːmɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbluːmɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blooming": flourishing, thriving, vibrant, healthy.

Example usage of "blooming": "The roses are blooming now.". More examples on the page.