abloom

[ uh-bloom ]

adverb

1. in bloom; blossoming; flowering.

abloom

/ əˈbluːm /

adjective

1. postpositive in flower; blooming

Word History and Origins

Origin of abloom¹

First recorded in 1850–55; a- ¹ + bloom ¹

Example Sentences

As the day began, the abbey buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats.

From Seattle Times

As the day began, the abbey buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats as the congregation of international dignitaries, nobles and other notables arrived.

From Washington Times

As guests arrived, the church buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats.

From Washington Times

The church buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats.

From Washington Times

No one wanted this rare thing abloom in the dusk to end.

From Los Angeles Times