blooming
adjective or adverb
bloom·ing
ˈblü-mən 
-miŋ
2
: thriving in health, beauty, and vigor : exhibiting the freshness and beauties of youth or health
… ever since she was a blooming lass of twenty.—
George Eliot
George Eliot… a smart, pretty girl of nineteen, with … a round face, bright, blooming cheeks, glossy, clustering curls, and little merry brown eyes.—Anne Brontë
Anne Brontë3
chiefly British, informal
—used as a generalized intensive
a blooming fool
He's a blooming busybody: that's what he is.—George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard ShawExamples of blooming in a Sentence
the blooming faces of children at play in the great outdoors
thought that the royals were blooming idiots for making such indiscreet statements
Recent Examples on the Web
Spring and fall tend to offer the most pleasant experiences, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and scenic views (think blooming landscapes in spring and colorful foliage in fall).
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
While plant breeders have been able to coax other garden plants into re-blooming, this is not the case for peonies.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Want to grow perennials that have a long blooming period in your garden?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Even more important, some plants flower with an indeterminate blooming pattern, and cutting off the central stalk can halt blooming.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
The skirt features a subtle blooming effect similar to Andie Anderson's dress, too.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Warmer weather means blooming flowers, outdoor activities and spending time on the California coast.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
While plant breeders have been able to coax other garden plants into re-blooming, this is not the case for peonies.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Want to grow perennials that have a long blooming period in your garden?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Even more important, some plants flower with an indeterminate blooming pattern, and cutting off the central stalk can halt blooming.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
The skirt features a subtle blooming effect similar to Andie Anderson's dress, too.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Warmer weather means blooming flowers, outdoor activities and spending time on the California coast.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blooming. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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