bloomin
Flowering, or cursing
Bloomin is a British informal intensifier, a softened form of bloody: I can't find my bloomin keys, That's bloomin ridiculous.
It functions as a mild oath—emphatic but inoffensive enough for polite company.
The spelling bloomin' with an apostrophe reflects dropped-g pronunciation.
Primarily British, it sounds quaint or deliberately old-fashioned to American ears.
Gore-covered or British curse
- blimeyBritish surprise interjection
- blinkingEyelid opening and closing
- flippingTurning over rapidly
- ruddyReddish in complexion
blessed · darned · dratted · confounded · British · euphemism · mild · exclamation
Colored bloom segments
- budsPre-bloom plant growths
- nectarFloral sugar water
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
pistil · anther · sepals · pollen · inflorescence · perennial · annual · biennial
Succeeding vigorously
- prosperousEnjoying wealth and success
- boomingExperiencing rapid growth
- burgeoningExpanding or developing rapidly
- successfulHaving achieved one's aims
expanding · productive · fruitful · bountiful · abundant · luxuriant · lush · fertile
bloody
Gore-covered or British curse
ruddy · blessed · darned · dratted · confounded · British · euphemism · mild · exclamation · emphasis
petals
Colored bloom segments
- budsPre-bloom plant growths
- nectarFloral sugar water
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
stamen · pistil · anther · sepals · pollen · inflorescence · perennial · annual · biennial · honeybee
thriving
Succeeding vigorously
- prosperousEnjoying wealth and success
- boomingExperiencing rapid growth
- burgeoningExpanding or developing rapidly
successful · expanding · productive · fruitful · bountiful · abundant · luxuriant · lush · fertile · fecund
tulips
Bulb-grown ornamental flowers
- daffodilsYellow spring bulb flowers
- crocusesEarly-blooming perennial flowers
- hyacinthsFragrant bulb flowers
renewal · vernal · equinox · budbreak · greenery · sprouts · pastels · nesting · warblers · rainshowers
colorful
Full of varied hues
glowing · dazzling · resplendent · saturated · rosy · flushed · healthy · lively · animated · exuberant
bloominunderstated
Deliberately minimized in expression
mild · subdued · restrained · unemphatic · barely
- Orlando Bloom
- in bloomActively producing flowers
- late bloomerOne who matures slowly
- full bloomMaximum flowering state
- early bloomersFlowers appearing before others
- blooming onionDeep-fried layered vegetable appetizer