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Synonyms & Similar Words
flourishing
thriving
blooming
growing
developing
expanding
increasing
prospering
maturing
ripening
unfolding
emerging
bursting
swelling
burgeoning
mushrooming
escalating
heightening
intensifying
deepening
enriching
enhancing
advancing
progressing
improving
refining
perfecting
culminating
peaking
booming
blooming
blossoming
efflorescing
flowering
Meaning of Blossoming
The primary meaning of "blossoming" refers to the process of flowers opening or the act of something becoming more active or flourishing.
Definitions
- The process of flowers opening, typically including the expansion of the petals and the release of scent and pollen.
- * The act of something becoming more active, popular, or successful, often in a sudden or dramatic way.
Etymology of Blossoming
The word "blossoming" originates from the Old English words "bloss" meaning flower or bloom and the suffix "-ing" which forms the present participle.
Historically, the term has been used to describe the flowering of plants, but its usage has expanded to include figurative senses, such as personal growth or the development of an idea.
Example Uses
- The blossoming flowers in the garden attracted many bees and butterflies.
- * Her career is blossoming, with several high-profile projects in the pipeline.
- * The city's cultural scene is blossoming, with new galleries and museums opening every year.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
declining
dwindling
fading
waning
decreasing
shrinking
contracting
reducing
diminishing
slowing
stagnating
deteriorating
degenerating
crumbling
collapsing
failing
foundering
sinking
losing
wilting
withering