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
A blooming marvellous kit - South Korea's away strip featured an energetic, floral design set against a violet base.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Tulips aren’t the only thing blooming this spring.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Want to know which hikes have wildflowers blooming or which trails offer the best smells of spring?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
So we went in together and he got them from behind the door—you should have seen the orchids blooming with all that sunlight coming in—and we went down to the horseshoe pits.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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