Synonyms of burgeoned

burgeoned

verb

variants also bourgeoned

past tense of burgeon

1

as in increased

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

the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• rose
• swelled
• expanded
• accelerated
• climbed
• mushroomed
• multiplied
• intensified
• proliferated
• waxed
• boomed
• accumulated
• ballooned
• surged
• escalated
• spread
• mounted
• enlarged
• gained
• snowballed
• rolled up
• jumped
• appreciated
• skyrocketed
• built up
• heightened
• rocketed
• peaked
• redoubled
• distended
• inflated
• puffed (up)
• crested
• crescendoed
• bulked
• blew up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreased
• diminished
• contracted
• lessened
• dwindled
• receded
• waned

2

as in thrived

to grow vigorously

the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrived
• flourished
• prospered
• bloomed
• proliferated
• sprouted
• flowered
• produced
• shot up
• rooted
• luxuriated
• propagated
• overgrew
• germinated
• seeded
• fruited
• regenerated

3

as in bloomed

to produce flowers

chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burgeoned

The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise began with the original 1984 installment — which starred Heather Langenkamp as well as Johnny Depp in his film debut — and burgeoned into one of the most beloved and well-known horror franchises of all time. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Over 35 years, the number and complexity of medical treatments has burgeoned as have salaries and profits of for-profit providers. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026

The parts of Linda incorporated into the district include a corridor east of the highway and south of Marysville where a Costco, Walmart and other commercial and retail development have burgeoned in recent years. — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026

In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows. — Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026

The interest burgeoned from visibility and opportunity feeding off itself into generational momentum. — Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026

As the public became increasingly environmentally conscious and organic farmers mounted a parallel back-to-the-land movement, a market for organic food burgeoned, especially on the West Coast. — Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026

Their friendships burgeoned when each was a member of Palisades High’s JV football team. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026

His career as an actor burgeoned alongside his art career, which took off when soul, funk, and R&B group the Neville Brothers tapped him to create the cover for their 1989 Grammy-winning breakthrough album Yellow Moon. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025