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Blossoming

adj.hopeful, joyfulliterary

Meaning 1

Opening into flowers or carrying fresh blossoms.

Reach for it when describing plants in the visible process of flowering

The blossoming branches formed a pale canopy over the lane.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    blooming

    fullness, color, or healthy display is prominent

    not when early unfolding is the important stage

  • professional

    flowering

    literal botanical description is needed

    not when hopeful human development is intended

  • literary

    bud-laden

    branches visibly carry unopened promise

    not when the flowers are already opening

Meaning 2

Developing from early promise into visible strength or success.

Reach for it when praising potential that is actively opening out

A blossoming friendship made the unfamiliar city feel welcoming.

Choose between these

3
  • playful

    up-and-coming

    a person or field is gaining public notice

    not when private growth should not be reduced to status

  • everyday

    promising

    future success looks likely

    not when present growth matters as much as potential

  • professional

    emerging

    something is becoming known or important

    not when attractive development needs to be conveyed

Said against

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  • flowerless
  • fading
  • stalled

It naturally appears in

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  • blossoming tree

    A blossoming tree marked the entrance to the allotments.

  • blossoming talent

    Her blossoming talent was supported with time, not pressure.

  • blossoming relationship

    Their blossoming relationship grew through shared work rather than grand gestures.

The word family

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