burgeoning

Rarely bour·geon·ing

[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

The exhibition concludes by chronicling the diary’s burgeoning popularity.

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"We can't wait for the national and international music spotlight to shine on our fantastic city, showcasing our burgeoning music industry, hugely talented musicians and amazing venues," she said.

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The burgeoning ties between Beijing, Moscow and Pyongyang, on show at China's parade, put South Korea in "a very difficult situation", Lee said.

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We have reached the point in our burgeoning white nationalism when our high court has deemed brown synonymous with illegal, regardless of what country that pigment originated in.

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Woods now shares tips and tricks on Instagram, doing his best to grow the sport beyond its burgeoning online popularity.

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