adj
budding
BUH-deeng
adj
1
Just starting to show promise or develop, especially in a skill, talent, or relationship.
"The budding artist sold her first painting at just sixteen."
"Their budding romance was obvious to everyone at the office."
noun
1
The process of plants growing buds, or a gardening technique of grafting a single bud onto another plant's rootstock.
"Rose growers often propagate new varieties through budding rather than seed."
How to Use Budding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often used for someone or something in the early, promising stages of development, like a "budding writer."
Common pairings
a budding talent
a budding romance
a budding career
Word Forms
buddings plural
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