burgeoning

[ bur-juh-ning ]

adjective

1. growing or developing quickly:

   The company was criticized for not doing more to pare down its burgeoning debt.

2. (of a plant) putting forth buds, flowers, shoots, etc.:

   The overcast sky was more than made up for by the brilliant purple blossoms of the burgeoning jacaranda trees.

Word History and Origins

Origin of burgeoning¹

burgeon ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

Chu struggles to give the burgeoning friendship between Elphaba and Glinda the same thrust as he does the film’s central plot, which has a more momentous push in the movie’s second half.

From Salon

April’s EP “Pandora” raised the stakes for her writing and burgeoning fame.

From Los Angeles Times

But investors argue that there is a true global burgeoning demand for the commodity that poses a golden opportunity for Canada.

From BBC

Passionately hating law enforcement for murdering her parents, Vi at first rejects the badge Caitlyn offers her early in their burgeoning romance.

From Salon

But rap's negative image and the burgeoning tensions were a big talking point.

From BBC

Related Words

• booming
• developing
• flourishing
• growing
• healthy
• prosperous
• robust
• wealthy