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

Tay Keith was one of hip-hop’s production architects in the late 2010s, ushering in a booming trap-laden sound, which dominated the charts. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

The blueberry market in China is booming, but Driscoll has filed more than 20 lawsuits (and won two) seeking damages against Chinese companies, according to WSJ’s report. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

The price of tickets for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden is booming as the Knicks hold a 1-0 lead over the Spurs. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Nigeria’s net direct investment inflows have improved significantly under Tinubu and the oil industry is booming. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026