blossom

blossom

noun

Definition of BLOSSOM

1

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement <in the full blossom of her career as a writer>

Synonyms blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime

Related Words autumn, Indian summer; blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering; acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith; glory, grandeur, splendor; belle epoque (or belle {eacute}poque), golden age, silver age; comeback, recovery, revivial

Near Antonyms decay, decline, downfall; bottom, nadir; shriveling (or shrivelling), wilting, withering

2

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds <the marigolds are finally showing blossoms>

Synonyms bloom, blossom

Related Words bud, floret, floweret (also flowerette); bouquet, nosegay, posy; arrangement, boutonniere, corsage, garland, lei, spray, wreath