Logo
Search icon

flowering

verb

Meaning

  • To put forth blooms.

    "This plant flowers in June."

  • To decorate with pictures of flowers.

  • To reach a state of full development or achievement.

  • To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.

  • To come off as flowers by sublimation.

Synonyms

flourish,
bloom,
blossom

noun

Meaning

  • The action of the verb to flower.

  • The period of time during which a plant is in flower.

  • The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.

Synonyms

floruit

adjective

Meaning

  • (used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.

    "Azaleas are flowering plants."

  • Aflower, in bloom