Word
budding
Phoneticsbud·ding
US/ˈbədɪŋ/
UK/bˈʌdɪŋ/
Definition
adj. starting to develop or show promise in a specific field or activity. You use this to describe someone who is just beginning a career or hobby but is already doing well.
adj. beginning to develop or show signs of future success in a particular area. Often used attributively before a noun to describe people at the start of a career path.
Examples
“The budding artist sold her first painting today.”
“The school provides extra resources for budding scientists who want to conduct their own experiments after class.”
“While still in its infancy, the budding tech industry in the region has already attracted significant venture capital and a wave of highly skilled graduates.”
Examples
simple
“The budding artist sold her first painting today.”
contextual
“The school provides extra resources for budding scientists who want to conduct their own experiments after class.”
complex
“While still in its infancy, the budding tech industry in the region has already attracted significant venture capital and a wave of highly skilled graduates.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“And yet Badawy possesses a budding star quality and the hour with him is a joy.” “The budding astronaut has received tips on realising his dream from hero Tim Peake - and has even started learning Russian.” Domain
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