blooming

[ˈbluːmɪŋ]

blooming Definition

• 1. the process of flowers opening up and coming into full bloom
• 2. used for emphasis, especially to express annoyance or surprise

Using blooming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blooming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The blooming of the cherry trees is a beautiful sight.

• Example

  Blooming heck! I can't believe you ate all the cake!

• Example

  She's a blooming genius when it comes to math.

blooming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blooming

• blossoming
• flowering
• burgeoning
• thriving
• prosperous

Antonyms for blooming

• withering
• fading
• dying

Phrases with blooming

• in full bloom

  fully open and developed, used to describe flowers

  Example

  The roses are in full bloom in the garden.

• blooming idiot

  an extremely foolish person

  Example

  I can't believe he forgot his own birthday. He's a blooming idiot!

• blooming marvellous

  used to express great pleasure or approval

  Example

  This cake is blooming marvellous! You have to try it.

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Summary: blooming in Brief

The adjective 'blooming' [ˈbluːmɪŋ] has two main meanings: the process of flowers opening up and coming into full bloom, and as an intensifier to express annoyance or surprise. It can be used in phrases like 'in full bloom,' and idioms like 'blooming idiot,' which means an extremely foolish person. 'Blooming' is informal and often used in British English.