Booming: meaning, definitions and examples

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booming

 

[ ˈbuːmɪŋ ]

Context #1

economy

Experiencing a period of rapid growth and success, typically referring to an economy or industry.

Synonyms

flourishing, prospering, thriving

Examples of usage

  • The tech industry is booming right now, with new startups popping up every day.
  • The real estate market in the city has been booming for the past few years.
Context #2

sound

Very loud and resonant, often used to describe a noise or sound.

Synonyms

loud, resonant, thunderous

Examples of usage

  • The booming thunder shook the entire house.
  • The booming music from the concert could be heard from miles away.

Translations

Translations of the word "booming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosivo

🇮🇳 तेजी से उभरता हुआ

🇩🇪 boomen

🇮🇩 meledak

🇺🇦 бумуючий

🇵🇱 kwitnący

🇯🇵 急成長している

🇫🇷 florissant

🇪🇸 en auge

🇹🇷 patlayan

🇰🇷 급성장하는

🇸🇦 مزدهر

🇨🇿 bující

🇸🇰 búrlivý

🇨🇳 蓬勃发展的

🇸🇮 cvetoč

🇮🇸 blómstrandi

🇰🇿 гүлденген

🇬🇪 აყვავებული

🇦🇿 çiçəklənən

🇲🇽 en auge

Word origin

The word 'booming' originated from the verb 'boom' which can be traced back to the late 15th century, meaning to make a loud, deep, resonant sound. The adjective 'booming' emerged in the early 19th century, with its economic connotation becoming popular in the mid-20th century. The word has evolved to represent both growth and loudness in various contexts.

See also: boom.