Bloom

/bluːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state or period of producing flowers.

The garden was in full bloom, with colorful flowers everywhere.

A flourishing, healthy condition.

His career reached a bloom after he won the prestigious award.

A feeling of freshness or vitality.

The child's laughter added a bloom to the otherwise dull day.

verb

To produce flowers; to come into bloom.

The cherry trees begin to bloom in early spring.

To flourish or thrive.

Her talents began to bloom once she started working with the new creative team.

To become more vibrant or beautiful.

The artist's work seemed to bloom with every stroke of the brush.

Middle English blome, from Old Norse blóm.

in full bloom:

At the peak of flowering or development.

bloom where you are planted:

Make the best of your circumstances.

bloom and doom:

A contrasting state of flourishing and decline.

To grow or develop well, especially in a personal or social context.

Ever since she started her new job, she's really been blooming.

To become more attractive or confident.

After the makeover, she totally bloomed!