burgeoning (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrdʒənɪŋ/

Definition

Growing or developing rapidly and successfully.

Examples

• The company is experiencing burgeoning growth in the tech sector.

• Her burgeoning career as a musician took off after her first hit single.

• We are witnessing the burgeoning of a new artistic movement.

How to Use burgeoning

burgeoning growth (collocation)

Rapid and successful increase. — "The tech industry is known for its burgeoning growth."

burgeoning population (collocation)

A population that is increasing quickly. — "The city is struggling to cope with its burgeoning population."

Synonyms of burgeoning

Words with a similar meaning to burgeoning:

• growing
• developing
• expanding
• flourishing

Antonyms of burgeoning

Words with the opposite meaning to burgeoning:

• declining
• stagnant

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