Synonyms of bloomed

bloomed

verb

past tense of bloom

1

as in flowered

to produce flowers

forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowered
• blossomed
• unfolded
• burgeoned
• leaved
• blew
• budded
• leafed
• effloresced
• opened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• faded
• withered
• died
• wilted
• dropped
• dried up
• shriveled
• expired
• perished

2

as in blushed

to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)

she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blushed
• glowed
• flushed
• reddened
• crimsoned
• colored
• turned color
• rouged
• humiliated
• mortified
• fazed
• disconcerted
• ruddled
• abashed
• incarnadined
• embarrassed
• chagrined
• discomfited

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bloomed

Across the archipelago’s more than seven thousand islands, countless sovereign communities once bloomed with distinct languages and traditions, until Spain claimed them all under a single name. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

In fact, Monet wanted gardens full of diverse plants, often arranging them in successive waves of flowers that bloomed for only a few weeks, creating an artwork in itself. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Instead of looking even a little bit caught, her face instantly bloomed into the most beautiful smile. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Salmon runs, suddenly unfished, bloomed to levels never seen before. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

While his beloved character didn’t outlive the zombie apocalypse, his romance with Pak bloomed. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The couple say their relationship bloomed over their love of comic art. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026

Along the way, algae bloomed, chemicals were dumped, and ducks turned up dead. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026