Word Noun
blooming
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈbɫumɪŋ/ UK /blˈuːmɪŋ/ bloom·ing
Definition
n.used for emphasis, often in a mild swear. You say it to show strong feeling, like surprise or annoyance.
n.an intensifier used for emphasis, particularly in British English. Often functions as a euphemism for a stronger swear word.
Examples
“It is blooming cold outside today.”
“She was blooming annoyed that the train was late again.”
“The critic described the film as a blooming disaster, noting how the poor script ruined the talented cast.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before an adjective or predicatively after a linking verb.
Etymology
By surface analysis, bloom + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated