BOOMY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

boomy

adjective

ˈbü-mē

Definition of boomy

as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a developer who made a fortune during the boomy days of the housing bubble

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Recent Examples of boomy The bass is boomy, but the audio can lack clarity in the higher tones. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022 Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is boomy through the top half of the tachometer. — Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2020

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Adjective

To the east, the South Loop is now a dense and thriving neighborhood.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Jones lived in San Francisco, long known for its thriving gay community.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

The Chiefs challenged punter Matt Araiza to improve his ball placement in the offseason; he's long been known for his booming leg, but the Chiefs wanted to see more punts inside the 20.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
The trend sits at the intersection of hormone science, a booming midlife wellness market and a new willingness to talk about what used to go unspoken.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of booming

Adjective

Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Getting on a firmer footing now would help ensure that America continues to be free and prosperous into the future.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prosperous

Adjective

Then a trip to the farmers market and local antique stores, a dip in the Delaware if weather permits, capped by an evening on the deck of the Tasting Room for taking in the unmatched golden hour on the valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Bake the rolls for 28 to 32 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy when pressed in the center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of golden

Adjective

But more than half of the volume, about $62 trillion, of transfers is expected to come from those who are currently wealthy—which together make up only 2% of all households.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Lavie used dating apps to steal from wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, prosecutors said in charging documents.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

The announcement comes as Slayyyter closes out an insanely successful year.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, over in Asia, a top McKinsey executive laid out what sets Asia's owner-CEOs apart, drawing on the firm's research that helps filter out the key factors that determine successful leadership.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of successful

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