ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Abloom

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈbluːm/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Abloom is an adverb meaning (postpositive) In or into bloom; in a blooming state; having flower blooms unfolding.

Meaning

(postpositive) In or into bloom; in a blooming state; having flower blooms unfolding.

More Meanings

  1. Blooming; covered in flowers.
  2. (figuratively) Having something growing or grown.
  3. Thriving in health, beauty, and vigor; exhibiting youth-like beauty.

Example Sentences

[…] on summer nights when the tulips were abloom and the bees buzzing […]
When they returned, Jade's cheeks were abloom, her eyes alight with anticipation.
He was abloom with heat and anxiety. The sweat underneath his arms had turned into an oily slick.
[Krazy Kat:] How can you tell spring is here, Offissa Pupp? / [Officer Pupp:] By the flower abloom in yon pot.

Synonyms for abloom

Depending on context, synonyms include mature, efflorescent, flowering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include efflorescent, flowering, mature, blimming, blooming, abrim.

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