blooming UK
ˈbluː.mɪŋ
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Definition of blooming - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
floral abundanceUKfull of flowers or plantsUK
  • The garden was blooming with roses and tulips..
blossoming flowering
2.
intensifierDatedUKused to emphasize annoyance or intensityDatedUK
  • It's a blooming shame we missed the concert.
bloody damned
3.
prosperousUKthriving or flourishingUK
  • Her business is blooming this year..
flourishing prosperous thriving
4.
healthy appearanceUKlooking healthy and full of energyUK
  • She is blooming with happiness and vitality.
flourishing glowing radiant

Noun

1.
botanythe act of flowers opening
  • The blooming of the roses was a beautiful sight.
blossoming flowering
2.
photographyTECH.visual effect of bright patches in photosTECH.
  • The blooming in the photo was due to the bright sun.
flare glare halo
3.
metallurgyTECH.the process of making blooms from oreTECH.
  • Blooming is a crucial step in steel production.
ore processing
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Images of blooming

  • blooming: visual effect of bright patches in photos
    visual effect of bright patches in photos

Expressions with blooming

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used for emphasis in informal speech
It's blooming heck cold today!
adds emphasis to a statement in informal contexts
Blooming hell, that's a huge cake!
very foolish person
He acted like a blooming idiot during the meeting.
unpleasant weather causing annoyance or frustration
I can't stand this blooming weather today!
very successful outcome or result
The event was a blooming success, attracting thousands of visitors.
flowers or plants that bloom in the autumn
The garden was full of autumn-blooming chrysanthemums..

Origin of blooming

Old English, blōma (a mass of flowers)

Terms with blooming included in their meaning

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gardening
plant blooming later in the season
flowers
in the process of blooming or flowering
blooming period
period when cherry trees bloom
blooming tea
tea that blooms when steeped
nature
at the peak of blooming
seasonal timing
blooming during the summer months
weather
rain in April leads to flowers blooming in May
plant
blooming or blossoming earlier than usual

Examples of blooming in a sentence

  • Her balcony garden is blooming with various herbs and flowers.
  • That blooming car won't start again!
  • He's a blooming genius, isn't he?
  • The garden is blooming with colorful flowers.
  • The startup is blooming in the tech industry.
  • His blooming complexion was the envy of his peers.

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  1. French:en fleurs, floraison, ...
  2. German:blühend, Blühen, ...
  3. Italian:in fiore, fioritura, ...
  4. Spanish:floreciendo, floración, ...
  5. Portuguese:em flor, floração, ...
  6. Chinese:繁茂的, 开花, ...
  7. Japanese:花が咲いている, 開花, ...
  8. Arabic:مزهر, تَفَتُّح, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹרֵחַ, פְּרִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:цветущий, цветение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:квітучий, цвітіння, ...
  12. Hindi:खिला हुआ, खिलना, ...
bloom
bluːm
bloom: state of flowering in plants
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Definition of bloom - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
floweringstate of flowering in plants
  • The garden was in full bloom..
blossom flower
2.
botanyflower on a plant
  • The garden was full of colorful bloom.
blossom flowering
3.
naturestate of beauty and freshness
  • She was in the bloom of youth.
glow radiance
4.
algal growthTECH.increase in algae in waterTECH.
  • The lake experienced an algal bloom.

Verb

intr.
1.
plantproduce flowers
  • The garden will bloom throughout the summer..
blossom flourish flower
2.
growthflourish or thrive in a healthy way
  • Her career began to bloom after the promotion.
flourish thrive
3.
radianceglow with health or freshness
  • Her cheeks bloom when she's excited..
blossom flourish thrive
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  • bloom: state of flowering in plants
    state of flowering in plants
  • bloom: flower on a plant
    flower on a plant

Expressions with bloom

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adapt and thrive in your current situation
She decided to bloom where you are planted and found happiness.
flourish and develop in a healthy way
With proper care, the garden will bloom and grow beautifully.
make the best of current circumstances
He chose to bloom where planted and found joy in his new job.
thrive in any situation or environment
If you’re transferred again, remember: bloom where you’re planted.
appear very healthy and full of life
After the vacation, she bloomed with health.
express loss of initial charm or appeal in something
The bloom is off the peach in their relationship after years.

Origin of bloom

Old Norse, blóm (flower)

Examples of bloom in a sentence

  • The bloom of the roses was a sight to behold.
  • Each bloom in the meadow was a different color.
  • The bloom of the cherry trees attracts many visitors.
  • The garden was in full bloom.
  • The bloom of the flowers was breathtaking.
  • A toxic bloom closed the beach to swimmers.

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  1. French:floraison, fleurir, ...
  2. German:Blüte, blühen, ...
  3. Italian:fioritura, sbocciare, ...
  4. Spanish:floración, florecer, ...
  5. Portuguese:florescimento, florir, ...
  6. Chinese:开花, 绽放, ...
  7. Japanese:開花, 咲く, ...
  8. Arabic:إِزْهار, أَزْهَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיחָה, לִפְרוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:расцвет, расцветать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цвітіння, розквітати, ...
  12. Hindi:बहार, खिलना, ...

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