adj

blooming

BLOO-mihng

adj

Currently flowering; producing blossoms.

"The garden is full of blooming tulips."

Thriving; full of health and vigour.

"She looked absolutely blooming during her pregnancy."

(British, informal) A mild intensifier used instead of a stronger swear word.

"Where's my blooming umbrella?"

How to Use Blooming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFlowering, thriving, or (informally, in the UK) a polite substitute for a stronger swear word.

When to use it

The intensifier sense is a softened, family-friendly alternative to "bloody."

Common pairings

blooming flowers blooming marvellous

more blooming comparative, more blooming comparative, bloomings plural, most blooming superlative, most blooming superlative

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The garden is full of _____ tulips.

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