ABLOOM

abloom, efflorescent

(adjective) bursting into flower; “flowering spring trees”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

abloom (not comparable)

(postpositive) In or into bloom; in a blooming state; having flower blooms unfolding. [Mid 19th century.]

Adjective

abloom (comparative more abloom, superlative most abloom)

Blooming; covered in flowers. [Mid 19th century.]

(figuratively) Having something growing or grown.

Thriving in health, beauty, and vigor; exhibiting youth-like beauty.

Anagrams

• mabolo

Source: Wiktionary


A*bloom", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + bloom.]

Definition: In or into bloom; in a blooming state. Masson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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