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.
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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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It comes after record numbers were spotted in the UK last year, leading to a wildlife charity declaring 2025 as "the Year of the Blooming Octopus".
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
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
“She’s going to find Sister Benedicta. You just carry on guzzling, girl. Don’t you worry about it. We’re going back to the kitchen now. Blooming cold out here, en’t it?”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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