burgeoning

American  

[bur-juh-ning] / ˈbɜr dʒə nɪŋ /

Rarely bourgeoning

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.

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Etymology

Origin of burgeoning

burgeon ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Since that dazzling evening, Calva, 34, has capitalized on the spotlight that “Babylon,” directed by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle, put on his burgeoning career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But even they came around faster than the burgeoning class of prestige TV era viewers who couldn’t fathom that the new “Battlestar” could be as culturally resonant as, say, “The Sopranos” or “The Wire.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Lawmakers in three states are considering bills to make it harder for buyout firms and other corporate investors to buy law practices, a burgeoning investment strategy that was long off limits for private equity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A sprawling collection of sports sponsorships cemented its burgeoning and disruptive influence over international sport, and a future Olympic bid felt like a formality.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It felt a little like the burgeoning of moths at darkfall, but it was something much more dangerous than moths.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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