Synonyms of booming

booming 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbü-miŋ 

1

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound

a booming bass drum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• deafening
• ringing
• roaring
• thunderous
• thundering
• shrill
• blasting
• piercing
• blaring
• noisy
• earsplitting
• sonorous
• stentorian
• clamorous
• resounding
• plangent
• clangorous
• raucous
• slam-bang
• vociferous
• brazen
• discordant
• harsh
• rip-roaring
• strident
• obstreperous
• squealing
• dinning
• grating
• overloud
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• soft
• gentle
• quiet
• silent
• still
• dead
• peaceful
• calm
• tranquil
• soothing
• serene
• dreamy
• restful
• muffled
• muted
• hushed
• ultraquiet
• toned (down)
• softened
• stilly

2

as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically

a booming industry that grows larger every year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thriving
• prosperous
• prospering
• successful
• golden
• roaring
• flourishing
• wealthy
• healthy
• palmy
• affluent
• halcyon
• boomy
• lush
• rich
• moneyed
• well-to-do
• opulent
• substantial
• well-off
• comfortable
• well-heeled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsuccessful
• depressed
• failing
• dying
• declining
• struggling
• languishing
• unprosperous
• bankrupt
• insolvent
• floundering
• bankrupted

booming

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verb

present participle of boom

1

as in increasing

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number

with the strong economy, business is booming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increasing
• rising
• accelerating
• swelling
• expanding
• climbing
• intensifying
• mushrooming
• burgeoning
• multiplying
• waxing
• proliferating
• escalating
• surging
• ballooning
• snowballing
• mounting
• spreading
• accumulating
• enlarging
• rolling up
• gaining
• skyrocketing
• appreciating
• jumping
• building up
• heightening
• rocketing
• peaking
• inflating
• redoubling
• puffing (up)
• distending
• cresting
• bulking
• crescendoing
• blowing up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreasing
• diminishing
• contracting
• lessening
• waning
• receding
• dwindling

2

as in roaring

to make a long loud deep noise or cry

the cannons boomed throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roaring
• growling
• rumbling
• screaming
• thundering
• bellowing
• crying
• shouting
• shrieking
• banging
• rolling
• screeching
• grumbling
• yelling
• blaring
• blasting
• whooping
• hollering
• squalling
• howling
• pealing
• wailing
• hooting
• bawling
• calling
• caterwauling
• yowling
• belling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispering
• murmuring
• muttering
• grunting
• mumbling
• mouthing
• squeaking
• whimpering
• puling
• mewling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of booming

Adjective

The lower basin states, which have historically used the most water to support vast farms and booming cities, have proposed cuts in their water use over the past few years but want the upper basin states to share in the pain. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Business was nevertheless booming, thanks in part to the growing popularity of mobile gaming and rising console sales. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

While downtown Los Angeles is languishing, Burbank is booming. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Pickleball is booming among adults over 40, but doctors warn the sport’s low barrier to entry masks a real injury risk for players who jump in cold. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026