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Synonyms & Similar Words
flourishing
thriving
blossoming
growing
expanding
developing
prospering
booming
bursting
flowering
radiant
resplendent
glorious
lush
verdant
vibrant
bloomy
efflorescent
blossomy
florid
prosperous
successful
luxuriant
exuberant
vigorous
robust
healthy
thrivingly
blossomingly
Meaning of Blooming
The primary meaning of the word "Blooming" is related to the process of flowers opening or something becoming more active and successful.
Definitions
- Producing or having produced flowers, typically in large quantities
- (of a person, especially a young woman) becoming more attractive or confident
- (of a situation or activity) becoming more active, successful, or popular
- (of a disease or infection) becoming more severe or widespread
Etymology of Blooming
The word "Blooming" comes from the Old English word "blōman", which means "to flower" or "to blossom", and is related to the Old Norse word "blóma", which has the same meaning.
Historically, the word "Blooming" has been used to describe the process of flowers opening, as well as the act of something becoming more active, successful, or prosperous.
Example Uses
- The garden was blooming with colorful flowers in the spring.
- The young actress was blooming into a talented star.
- The city's economy was blooming after years of stagnation.
- The disease was blooming into a pandemic, spreading rapidly across the globe.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
declining
dwindling
fading
failing
floundering
struggling
suffering
wilting
withering
dying
decaying
stagnating
deteriorating
worsening
sinking
plummeting
collapsing
shrinking
receding
diminishing
decreasing
waning