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

As Europe begins to grapple with its need for greater growth, the question is whether its current energy policy can support necessary reindustrialization while meeting the massive power demands of a burgeoning AI economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

"New audiences are burgeoning in new places, and we are pressing forward with ambitious plans to grow and invest so that we can be there for them," it added.

From BBC

“New audiences are burgeoning in new places and we are pressing forward with ambitious plans to grow and invest so that we can be there for them.”

From Los Angeles Times

“New audiences are burgeoning in new places, and we are pressing forward with ambitious plans to grow and invest so that we can be there for them.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In its initial response to the burgeoning controversy, Grammarly offered to allow writers to opt out of “expert review” by sending the company an email.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boost
• development
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• expansion
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• raise
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• surge
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