blooming
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for blooming, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Currently flowering; producing blossoms.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use blooming
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blooming flowers
blooming marvellous
The intensifier sense is a softened, family-friendly alternative to "bloody."
Etymology
Analysed on the surface as bloom plus -ing.
Full origin of blooming →Frequently asked questions
What does “blooming” mean?
The word “blooming” means currently flowering; producing blossoms. In plain terms, flowering, thriving, or (informally, in the UK) a polite substitute for a stronger swear word.
How do you pronounce “blooming”?
“Blooming” is pronounced BLOO-mihng (/ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blooming” in a sentence?
Here is “blooming” used in a sentence: “The garden is full of blooming tulips.”
What part of speech is “blooming”?
“Blooming” is an adjective.
Is “blooming” a common word?
“Blooming” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “blooming” have?
“Blooming” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: currently flowering; producing blossoms.
