adj Uncommon

budding

BUH-deeng

Budding (adj) means just starting to show promise or develop, especially in a skill, talent, or relationship. Example: “The budding artist sold her first painting at just sixteen.”

adj

Just starting to show promise or develop, especially in a skill, talent, or relationship.

"The budding artist sold her first painting at just sixteen."

"Their budding romance was obvious to everyone at the office."

noun

The process of plants growing buds, or a gardening technique of grafting a single bud onto another plant's rootstock.

"Rose growers often propagate new varieties through budding rather than seed."

How to Use Budding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often used for someone or something in the early, promising stages of development, like a "budding writer."

Common pairings

a budding talent a budding romance a budding career

Word Forms

buddings plural

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Rhymes for budding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “budding” mean?

The word “budding” means just starting to show promise or develop, especially in a skill, talent, or relationship. In plain terms, most often used for someone or something in the early, promising stages of development, like a "budding writer.".

How do you pronounce “budding”?

“Budding” is pronounced BUH-deeng (/ˈbʌdiŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “budding” in a sentence?

Here is “budding” used in a sentence: “The budding artist sold her first painting at just sixteen.”

What part of speech is “budding”?

Depending on how it is used, “budding” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “budding” a common word?

“Budding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “budding” have?

“Budding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: just starting to show promise or develop, especially in a skill, talent, or relationship.