blossom

1 a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement in the full blossom of her career as a writer Synonyms of blossom bloom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtimeWords Related to blossom autumn, Indian summer; blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering; acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith; glory, grandeur, splendor; belle epoque (or belle époque), golden age, silver age; comeback, recovery, revivialNear Antonyms of blossom 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 of blossom bloom, flowerWords Related to blossom bud, floret, floweret (also flowerette); bouquet, nosegay, posy; arrangement, boutonniere, corsage, garland, lei, spray, wreath

to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived Synonyms of blossom bloom, blow, burgeon (also bourgeon), effloresce, flower, unfoldWords Related to blossom leaf, leave; bud; openNear Antonyms of blossom dry up, fade, shrivel, wilt, wither; die, drop, expire, perish