Word
burgeoning
Phoneticsbur·geon·ing
US/ˈbɝdʒənɪŋ/
UK/bˈɜːdʒənɪŋ/
Definitions
01growing quickly
adj. growing or developing very quickly.
adj. expanding or developing rapidly and successfully. Often used as an attributive adjective before a noun to describe a field of interest or a market.
“The city has a burgeoning tech industry that attracts many young workers.”
“The burgeoning demand for sustainable energy has prompted significant investment in offshore wind farms across the region.”
Academic
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Teaching tip
This is a sophisticated word for 'growing'. It carries a positive connotation of success and energy.
Synonyms
02new growth
n. the act of starting to grow or expand.
n. the process of budding, sprouting, or beginning a period of rapid expansion.
“The burgeoning of the suburbs changed the landscape of the valley.”
“Historians often point to the burgeoning of trade routes in the late Middle Ages as a catalyst for cultural exchange.”
Formal · Literary
Usage
Often used as a gerund followed by 'of'.
Teaching tip
The noun form is much rarer than the adjective; students should focus on the adjective 'burgeoning' first.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Bouaddi's ability to step up has been a constant throughout his burgeoning career.” “That spilled over into his burgeoning stage career: at 21, he toured the US in Pokémon Live!.” Scan code
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