adjective C2 Proficient Uncommon

burgeoning

BUR-juh-nihng

Burgeoning (adjective) means growing or developing rapidly. Example: “The city's burgeoning tech scene attracted young workers from across the country.”

adjective

Growing or developing rapidly.

"The city's burgeoning tech scene attracted young workers from across the country."

"Her burgeoning career took off after the award."

How to use burgeoning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRapidly growing or expanding, like a plant budding out.

Common pairings

burgeoning industry burgeoning population burgeoning interest

Word forms

more burgeoning comparative, burgeonings plural, most burgeoning superlative

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Rhymes for burgeoning

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Frequently asked questions

What does “burgeoning” mean?

The word “burgeoning” means growing or developing rapidly. In plain terms, rapidly growing or expanding, like a plant budding out.

How do you pronounce “burgeoning”?

“Burgeoning” is pronounced BUR-juh-nihng (/ˈbɝ.d͡ʒə.nɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “burgeoning” in a sentence?

Here is “burgeoning” used in a sentence: “The city's burgeoning tech scene attracted young workers from across the country.”

What part of speech is “burgeoning”?

“Burgeoning” is an adjective.

Is “burgeoning” a common word?

“Burgeoning” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.