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

The demand has given rise to a burgeoning gray market, where wellness spas, multilevel marketers and telehealth websites ply the public with vials of “research grade” peptides labeled “not for human use.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Walmart specifically caters to the lower income distribution and thereby could provide an early read on a burgeoning recession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Peet did also have thoughts on how to expand upon her character’s growth and the nature of her burgeoning relationship with Sam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Before he was the ace for the Seattle Mariners, Logan Gilbert was a burgeoning right-hander in desperate need of a new pitch for his arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

All this time of burgeoning life and joy, he hadn’t failed to carry his spear and watch out for the owl.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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