blooming
BLOO-mihng
Blooming (adj) means Currently flowering; producing blossoms. Example: “The garden is full of blooming tulips.”
adj
1
Currently flowering; producing blossoms.
"The garden is full of blooming tulips."
2
Thriving; full of health and vigour.
"She looked absolutely blooming during her pregnancy."
3
(British, informal) A mild intensifier used instead of a stronger swear word.
"Where's my blooming umbrella?"
How to use blooming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlowering, thriving, or (informally, in the UK) a polite substitute for a stronger swear word.
When to use it
The intensifier sense is a softened, family-friendly alternative to "bloody."
Common pairings
blooming flowers
blooming marvellous
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Word forms
- Plural
- bloomings
- Comparative
- more blooming
- Superlative
- most blooming
Fill the gap
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The garden is full of _____ tulips.
Etymology
Analysed on the surface as bloom plus -ing.
Related words
Rhymes for blooming
coming
homing
Wyoming
zooming
booming
grooming
upcoming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
welcoming
unbecoming
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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.
