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blooming

|bloom/ing|

/ˈbluːmɪŋ/

(bloom)

flowering

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
bloom	blooms	blooming	blooms	bloomed	bloomed	blooming	blooming

Etymology

Etymology Information

'bloom' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'blóm', where 'blóm' meant 'flower'.

Historical Evolution

'blóm' transformed into the Middle English word 'blome', and eventually became the modern English word 'bloom'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'flower', but over time it evolved to also mean 'to flourish or thrive'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'bloom'.

The flowers are blooming beautifully this spring.

Adjective 1

used to express annoyance or emphasis, similar to 'damn' or 'bloody'.

It's a blooming shame we missed the concert.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45