Also spelled bloomin
adj
adv
noun
verb
Freq #13756
Meanings
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1
adj
Producing flowers; in flower.
The blooming garden attracted dozens of bees.
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2
adj
Healthy and full of energy and freshness.
She looked blooming after her relaxing holiday.
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3
adj
(British, informal) Used to add force to a statement, often in mild annoyance.
The blooming bus was late again this morning.
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Derived forms
bloominglybloomingnesseverbloominglate-bloomingnonbloomingprebloomingunblooming
Related forms
antibloomingbloomery
Etymology
By surface analysis, bloom + -ing.