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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A wildlife charity has declared 2025 "the Year of the Blooming Octopus" after record numbers were spotted off the south-west coast of England.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
Blooming everywhere, this plant has changed SoCal’s landscapes for the worse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
One more tip: Blooming and softening the spices in warm oil helps to reduce any gritty texture, so be sure to stir the spices for the full 2 minutes.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
Check the What’s Blooming newsletter from the park for updates.
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023
“It is the same all the way through. Charming descriptions of mountain goats and ibexes! Blooming edelweiss and cute babies! This is not poetry. Where is the suffering? The torment? The thwarted dreams?”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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