Synonyms for burgeoning
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That buds, grows or expands; developing.
Example sentences
- thriving Yanni's thriving career was ripped from under him.
- prosperous Algeria is a prosperous country full of potential.
- booming The cellar-door flew open with a booming sound.
- flourishing This old trade is still flourishing in Algiers.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| burgeoning | rising | |
| thriving | rising | |
| prosperous | steady | |
| booming | rising | |
| flourishing | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- palmy
- 7 letters
- roaring2, booming2
- 8 letters
- thriving2
- 10 letters
- prosperous3
- 11 letters
- flourishing3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (roaring2 = 2 syllables).