blooming
Americanadjective
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in bloom; flowering; blossoming.
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glowing, as with youthful vigor and freshness.
blooming cheeks.
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flourishing; prospering.
a blooming business.
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Chiefly British Slang. (used as an intensifier).
He's got his blooming nerve.
adverb
adverb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of blooming
1350–1400; Middle English; see bloom 1, -ing 2; as intensifier, a euphemism for bloody, by phonetic similarity
Example Sentences
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With his blooming warmth and engaging rapport with the audience, Mr. Jackman is a perfect interpreter of his character.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
For Nathan Jubb algal blooming is not just unpleasant and unsightly but a financial problem.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Tulips aren’t the only thing blooming this spring.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Slowly, the surface darkens into something deeply golden, edged in amber, the fat rendering and crisping, the spice blooming in the oil.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
I laugh and I smile and I look into his eyes and see my little idea blooming inside him.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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