Flowering: meaning, definitions and examples

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flowering

 

[ ˈflaʊərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

The process of producing flowers, typically including the development of buds and their opening into full bloom.

Synonyms

blooming, blossoming, budding

Examples of usage

  • The flowering of cherry blossoms is a popular tourist attraction in Japan.
  • Spring is the season known for the beautiful flowering of various plants and trees.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A period of great development or success in someone's life or career.

Synonyms

blossoming, development, growth

Examples of usage

  • She experienced a flowering of creativity after attending art school.
  • The 1920s were a flowering of literature and art in Paris.

Translations

Translations of the word "flowering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 florescimento

🇮🇳 फूलना

🇩🇪 Blühen

🇮🇩 berbunga

🇺🇦 цвітіння

🇵🇱 kwitnienie

🇯🇵 開花 (kaika)

🇫🇷 floraison

🇪🇸 floración

🇹🇷 çiçeklenme

🇰🇷 꽃이 피다 (kkot-i pida)

🇸🇦 تزهر (tazhur)

🇨🇿 kvetení

🇸🇰 kvitnutie

🇨🇳 开花 (kāihuā)

🇸🇮 cvetenje

🇮🇸 blómgun

🇰🇿 гүлдену (güldenu)

🇬🇪 აყვავება (aq’vaveba)

🇦🇿 çiçəklənmə

🇲🇽 floración

Etymology

The word 'flowering' originated from the Middle English word 'flouringe', which is derived from the Old French word 'flurir', meaning 'to bloom'. The concept of flowering has been associated with beauty, growth, and vitality throughout history, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the passage of time.

See also: flowery.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,496 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.